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Abhishek Sharma vs Rajat Patidar — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Abhishek Sharma (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 79 fantasy pts per match. Rajat Patidar (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 70 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Abhishek Sharma vs Rajat Patidar — 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).
| Statistic | Abhishek Sharma | Rajat Patidar |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 15 | 15 |
| Avg fantasy points | 79 | 70 |
| Best fantasy score | 282 | 201 |
| Runs | 563 | 501 |
| Strike rate | 204.7 | 192.7 |
| Fours | 50 | 30 |
| Sixes | 43 | 42 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 4 | 5 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Highest score | 135 | 93 |
| Economy rate | 10.50 | 0.00 |
| Catches | 10 | 9 |
| Total dismissals | 10 | 9 |
Abhishek Sharma vs Rajat Patidar is one of the most searched cricket comparisons, combining international career stats with IPL fantasy data. Both players bring different strengths to your XI, and the right choice can be the difference between topping the leaderboard or missing out.
Abhishek Sharma is a specialist batter for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 9.5 Cr this season. Over 15 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1186 fantasy points, averaging 79 pts per game with a best of 282 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 563 IPL runs at a strike rate of 204.7. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.
International career: Abhishek Sharma has scored 1,438 T20I runs in 46 matches at an average of 33.44, with 2 centuries internationally. He has also taken 7 T20I wickets at an average of 34.14 with an economy of 8.69.
Rajat Patidar is a specialist batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 15 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1043 fantasy points, averaging 70 pts per game with a best of 201 pts. He has scored 501 IPL runs at a strike rate of 192.7. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.
International career: Rajat Patidar has scored 63 TEST runs in 3 matches at an average of 10.50 internationally.
Batting edge: Abhishek Sharma 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, Abhishek Sharma is the stronger pick right now with an average of 79 pts per game and a best score of 282 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, Abhishek Sharma 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.
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