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Angelo Mathews vs Dasun Shanaka — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Angelo Mathews or Dasun Shanaka?

Angelo Mathews has the edge on the headline numbers: Angelo Mathews leads on T20I batting (1,416 runs, avg 27.8). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Angelo Mathews (Sri Lanka) has 1,416 T20I runs at avg 27.8 in 90 matches. Dasun Shanaka (Rajasthan Royals) has 1,912 T20I runs at avg 20.6 in 131 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Angelo Mathews
🇱🇰 SL · 9 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Dasun Shanaka
👑 RR · 8.5 cr
🏏
Angelo Mathews
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
AR🌏 OS
9 cr
Credits
36
Avg Pts
91
Best FP
31.9
Pts/Cr
184
Total Runs
1
Total Wkts
🏏
Dasun Shanaka
👑 Rajasthan Royals
AR🌏 OS
8.5 cr
Credits
51
Avg Pts
129
Best FP
137.9
Pts/Cr
390
Total Runs
8
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Dasun Shanaka
15 higher avg pts · 129 best fantasy score
🏏 Angelo Mathews
VS
🏏 Dasun Shanaka
T20I Career Overview
90Matches131
🏏 Batting
1416Runs1912
27.76Batting Avg20.56
120.51Strike Rate—
0Centuries0
6Half-Centuries8
50Sixes 🔴111
81*
Best Score
76*
🎳 Bowling
45Wickets46
30.87Bowling Avg25.11
7.13Economy Rate—
05-Wkt Hauls0
3/16
Best Figures
3/16
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Angelo Mathews vs Dasun Shanaka — 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
StatisticAngelo MathewsDasun Shanaka
Matches820
Avg fantasy points3651
Best fantasy score91129
Runs184390
Strike rate119.5162.5
Fours1523
Sixes429
Half-centuries (50+)02
Highest score4558
Wickets18
Economy rate8.739.87
Best spell (wkts)13
Catches07
Total dismissals08
International career — T20I
StatisticAngelo MathewsDasun Shanaka
Matches90131
Runs14161912
Batting average27.7620.56
Strike rate120.5—
Half-centuries (50+)68
Wickets4546
Bowling average30.8725.11
Economy rate7.13—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Angelo Mathews has played 90 T20Is and Dasun Shanaka 131. Angelo Mathews has 1,416 runs at 27.8 (strike rate 120.5), against 1,912 at 20.6 for Dasun Shanaka, so Dasun Shanaka has scored more. With the ball, Angelo Mathews has 45 wickets at an economy of 7.13 and Dasun Shanaka 46; Dasun Shanaka has more wickets.

ODI. Angelo Mathews has played 226 ODIs and Dasun Shanaka 71. Angelo Mathews has 5,916 runs at 40.2 (strike rate 82.9), against 1,299 at 22.4 for Dasun Shanaka, so Angelo Mathews has scored more. Hundreds: Angelo Mathews 3, Dasun Shanaka 2. Fifties: 40 and 4. With the ball, Angelo Mathews has 126 wickets at an economy of 4.63 and Dasun Shanaka 27; Angelo Mathews has more wickets.

Test. Angelo Mathews has played 119 Tests and Dasun Shanaka 6. Angelo Mathews has 8,214 runs at 44.4 (strike rate 49.1), against 140 at 14.0 (50.7) for Dasun Shanaka, so Angelo Mathews has scored more. Hundreds: Angelo Mathews 16, Dasun Shanaka 0. Fifties: 45 and 1. With the ball, Angelo Mathews has 33 wickets at an economy of 2.71 and Dasun Shanaka 13 at 3.39; Angelo Mathews has more wickets.

International numbers up to 14 June 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Angelo Mathews
✓ Better economy rate
🏏 Dasun Shanaka
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ More wickets
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Dasun Shanaka
51 avg pts · 129 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Angelo Mathews
Captaining Dasun Shanaka gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Angelo Mathews vs Dasun Shanaka — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Angelo Mathews has scored 1,416 T20I runs in 90 matches at an average of 27.76, with 6 half-centuries. He has also taken 45 T20I wickets at an average of 30.87 with an economy of 7.13.

T20I career: Dasun Shanaka has scored 1,912 T20I runs in 131 matches at an average of 20.56, with 8 half-centuries. He has also taken 46 T20I wickets at an average of 25.11.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Dasun Shanaka is the stronger pick with an average of 51 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 — Angelo Mathews or Dasun Shanaka?

Based on recent data, Dasun Shanaka has the edge with a higher average of 51 fantasy points per game. Dasun Shanaka leads in runs scored (390 runs). Overall Dasun Shanaka is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Angelo Mathews vs Dasun Shanaka — who is a better fantasy captain?

Dasun Shanaka is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 51 pts per game with a best score of 129 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 — Angelo Mathews or Dasun Shanaka?

Dasun Shanaka has the superior batting strike rate this season (162.5), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Angelo Mathews and Dasun Shanaka?

Angelo Mathews costs 9 Cr and Dasun Shanaka 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 Angelo Mathews and Dasun Shanaka won?

Angelo Mathews has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Dasun Shanaka has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Angelo Mathews or Dasun Shanaka in my fantasy XI?

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

Who has more T20I runs, Angelo Mathews or Dasun Shanaka?

Dasun Shanaka has more T20I runs: Angelo Mathews has 1,416 in 90 matches (average 27.8) and Dasun Shanaka has 1,912 in 131 (average 20.6).

Who has taken more T20I wickets, Angelo Mathews or Dasun Shanaka?

Dasun Shanaka has more T20I wickets: Angelo Mathews has 45 at an average of 30.9 and Dasun Shanaka has 46 at 25.1.

Who has more ODI runs, Angelo Mathews or Dasun Shanaka?

Angelo Mathews has more ODI runs: Angelo Mathews has 5,916 in 226 matches (average 40.2) and Dasun Shanaka has 1,299 in 71 (average 22.4).

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Angelo Mathews or Dasun Shanaka?

Angelo Mathews has more ODI wickets: Angelo Mathews has 126 at an average of 32.6 and Dasun Shanaka has 27 at 37.0.

Who has more Test runs, Angelo Mathews or Dasun Shanaka?

Angelo Mathews has more Test runs: Angelo Mathews has 8,214 in 119 matches (average 44.4) and Dasun Shanaka has 140 in 6 (average 14.0).

Who has taken more Test wickets, Angelo Mathews or Dasun Shanaka?

Angelo Mathews has more Test wickets: Angelo Mathews has 33 at an average of 54.5 and Dasun Shanaka has 13 at 33.1.
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