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Jofra Archer vs Lahiru Udara: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Q: Who has better IPL 2026 stats — Jofra Archer or Lahiru Udara?

Based on IPL 2026 season data, Lahiru Udara has the edge with a higher average of 84 fantasy points per game. Lahiru Udara leads in runs scored (705 runs). Overall Lahiru Udara is the stronger fantasy pick IPL 2026.

Q: Who has a better strike rate — Jofra Archer or Lahiru Udara?

Lahiru Udara has the superior batting strike rate in IPL 2026 (120.9), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

Q: What is the price difference between Jofra Archer and Lahiru Udara?

Jofra Archer costs 9 Cr and Lahiru Udara costs 8.5 Cr in IPL 2026 fantasy. The player with lower credits who delivers similar points gives you better value, freeing up budget for other expensive picks.

Q: How many MOTM awards have Jofra Archer and Lahiru Udara won?

In IPL 2026, Jofra Archer has won 1 Man of the Match award and Lahiru Udara has won 1 MOTM award. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Who is better — Jofra Archer or Lahiru Udara?

Compare batting averages, strike rates, wickets and IPL fantasy points below.

Jofra Archer (England) has 129 T20I runs at avg 11.7 in 51 matches. Lahiru Udara (Sri Lanka) — international career stats below. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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PLAYER 1

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Jofra Archer

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENG · 9 cr

PLAYER 2

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Lahiru Udara

🇱🇰 SL · 8.5 cr

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Jofra Archer

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England

BOWL🌏 OS🏅 1× MOTM

9 cr

Credits

Avg Pts

164

Best FP

314.4

Pts/Cr

106

Total Runs

Total Wkts

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Lahiru Udara

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

🧤 WK🏅 1× MOTM

8.5 cr

Credits

Avg Pts

268

Best FP

148.9

Pts/Cr

705

Total Runs

Total Wkts

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🔥 Clear Pick

🏏 Lahiru Udara

20 higher avg pts · 268 best fantasy score · 1× MOTM

🏏 Jofra Archer

🏏 Lahiru Udara

T20I Career Overview

51Matches—

🏏 Batting

129Runs—

11.73Batting Avg—

150.00Strike Rate—

0Centuries—

0Half-Centuries—

7Sixes 🔴—

Best Score

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🎳 Bowling

68Wickets—

23.00Bowling Avg—

05-Wkt Hauls—

4/33

Best Figures

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Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Jofra Archer vs Lahiru Udara — Stat Comparison Table

Head-to-head numbers at a glance. Higher value is highlighted in green (lower is better for economy and bowling/batting averages).

IPL season stats
Statistic	Jofra Archer	Lahiru Udara
Matches	20	15
Avg fantasy points	64	84
Best fantasy score	164	268
Runs	106	705
Strike rate	93.8	120.9
Fours	6	87
Sixes	6	22
Half-centuries (50+)	0	4
Centuries (100+)	0	2
Highest score	32	188
Wickets	32	0
Economy rate	5.61	0.00
Best spell (wkts)	5	0
Catches	5	9
Total dismissals	7	11

Stats updated 27 Oct 2026

⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick

🏏 Jofra Archer

✓ More wickets

🏏 Lahiru Udara

✓ Superior run-scorer

✓ Higher strike rate

✓ More big-hitting sixes

✓ Higher avg fantasy pts

👑 Captaincy Recommendation

C: 🏏 Lahiru Udara

84 avg pts · 268 best · 1 MOTM

VC: 🏏 Jofra Archer

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📝 T20I Career Comparison

Jofra Archer vs Lahiru Udara — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Jofra Archer has scored 129 T20I runs in 51 matches at an average of 11.73. He has also taken 68 T20I wickets at an average of 23.00.

Lahiru Udara does not have T20I career data recorded yet.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Lahiru Udara is the stronger pick with an average of 84 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.

Stats are sourced from international career records. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who has better fantasy stats — Jofra Archer or Lahiru Udara?

Based on recent data, Lahiru Udara has the edge with a higher average of 84 fantasy points per game. Lahiru Udara leads in runs scored (705 runs). Overall Lahiru Udara is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Jofra Archer vs Lahiru Udara — who is a better fantasy captain?

Lahiru Udara is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 84 pts per game with a best score of 268 pts. As captain you earn 2× points, so choosing the player in better form is crucial. Always check the toss and playing XI before finalising your captain.

Who has a better strike rate — Jofra Archer or Lahiru Udara?

Lahiru Udara has the superior batting strike rate this season (120.9), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Jofra Archer and Lahiru Udara?

Jofra Archer costs 9 Cr and Lahiru Udara costs 8.5 Cr in current fantasy. The player with lower credits who delivers similar points gives you better value, freeing up budget for other expensive picks.

How many MOTM awards have Jofra Archer and Lahiru Udara won?

Jofra Archer has won 1 Man of the Match award and Lahiru Udara has won 1 MOTM award. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Jofra Archer or Lahiru Udara in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Lahiru Udara is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions — if England are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for Sri Lanka. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

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