Aaliyah Alleyne vs Devdutt Padikkal — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Aaliyah Alleyne vs Devdutt Padikkal is one of the most searched IPL 2026 fantasy comparisons. Both players bring different strengths to your XI, and the right choice can be the difference between topping the leaderboard or missing out.

Aaliyah Alleyne is a specialist batter for West Indies Women, priced at 7 Cr this season. Over 3 matches he has scored a total of 52 fantasy points, averaging 17 pts per game with a best of 32 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 4 runs at a strike rate of 36.4.

Devdutt Padikkal is a specialist batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 9 Cr. Across 14 matches he has earned 952 fantasy points, averaging 68 pts per game with a best of 152 pts. He has scored 463 runs at a strike rate of 170.8.

Batting edge: Devdutt Padikkal leads with the bat this season, making them the better pick if the pitch is expected to be batting-friendly or if the match is being played on a flat track.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Devdutt Padikkal is the stronger pick right now with an average of 68 pts per game and a best score of 152 pts. The value-for-money metric (points per credit) further reinforces this — always check this number before finalising your captain or vice-captain choice.

Captaincy Recommendation: Based on IPL 2026 season form, Devdutt Padikkal is the safer captaincy option. However, if the opposition's bowling or batting lineup suits the other player, consider rotating your captain pick. Always check the playing XI, pitch report, and toss result before locking in your captain.

Stats are updated after every IPL 2026 match. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool or check the Fantasy Leaderboard to see how top managers are building their teams.