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Aiden Markram vs Ajinkya Rahane — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Aiden Markram (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 40 fantasy pts per match. Ajinkya Rahane (Kolkata Knight Riders) averages 44 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Aiden Markram vs Ajinkya Rahane — 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 | Aiden Markram | Ajinkya Rahane |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 12 | 14 |
| Avg fantasy points | 40 | 44 |
| Best fantasy score | 89 | 120 |
| Runs | 231 | 335 |
| Strike rate | 138.3 | 135.1 |
| Fours | 20 | 25 |
| Sixes | 11 | 18 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 2 |
| Highest score | 45 | 67 |
| Economy rate | 13.67 | 0.00 |
| Catches | 8 | 7 |
| Total dismissals | 9 | 7 |
| Statistic | Aiden Markram | Ajinkya Rahane |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 75 | 20 |
| Runs | 1938 | 375 |
| Batting average | 31.77 | 20.83 |
| Strike rate | 148.7 | 113.3 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 14 | 1 |
| Wickets | 16 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 36.81 | — |
| Economy rate | 8.79 | — |
Aiden Markram vs Ajinkya Rahane 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.
Aiden Markram is a all-rounder for Lucknow Super Giants, priced at 9.5 Cr this season. Over 12 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 475 fantasy points, averaging 40 pts per game with a best of 89 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 231 IPL runs at a strike rate of 138.3.
International career: Aiden Markram has scored 2,539 ODI runs in 80 matches at an average of 36.80, with 4 centuries internationally. He has also taken 18 ODI wickets at an average of 62.22 with an economy of 5.88. In T20Is, he has 1,938 runs across 75 matches (avg 31.8).
Ajinkya Rahane is a specialist batter for Kolkata Knight Riders, priced at 8.5 Cr. Across 14 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 619 fantasy points, averaging 44 pts per game with a best of 120 pts. He has scored 335 IPL runs at a strike rate of 135.1.
International career: Ajinkya Rahane has scored 2,906 ODI runs in 89 matches at an average of 35.01, with 3 centuries internationally. In TESTs, he has 5,067 runs across 84 matches (avg 38.7).
Batting edge: Ajinkya Rahane 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, Ajinkya Rahane is the stronger pick right now with an average of 44 pts per game and a best score of 120 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, Ajinkya Rahane 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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