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Aiden Markram vs Kagiso Rabada — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Aiden Markram (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 40 fantasy pts per match. Kagiso Rabada (Gujarat Titans) averages 61 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Aiden Markram vs Kagiso Rabada — 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 | Kagiso Rabada |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 12 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 40 | 61 |
| Best fantasy score | 89 | 130 |
| Runs | 231 | 47 |
| Strike rate | 138.3 | 123.7 |
| Fours | 20 | 5 |
| Sixes | 11 | 2 |
| Highest score | 45 | 23 |
| Wickets | 0 | 29 |
| Economy rate | 13.67 | 9.68 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 3 |
| Catches | 8 | 7 |
| Total dismissals | 9 | 7 |
| Statistic | Aiden Markram | Kagiso Rabada |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 75 | 76 |
| Runs | 1938 | 184 |
| Batting average | 31.77 | 14.15 |
| Strike rate | 148.7 | 115.7 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 14 | 0 |
| Wickets | 16 | 78 |
| Bowling average | 36.81 | 29.35 |
| Economy rate | 8.79 | 8.41 |
Aiden Markram vs Kagiso Rabada 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).
Kagiso Rabada is a specialist bowler for Gujarat Titans, priced at 9 Cr. Across 17 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1037 fantasy points, averaging 61 pts per game with a best of 130 pts. He has scored 47 IPL runs at a strike rate of 123.7, picking up 29 IPL wickets at an economy of 9.68. He has won 2 MOTM awards this season.
International career: Kagiso Rabada has scored 401 ODI runs in 103 matches at an average of 14.85 internationally. He has also taken 164 ODI wickets at an average of 27.45 with an economy of 5.11. He has taken 78 T20I wickets internationally.
Batting edge: Aiden Markram 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.
Bowling edge: Kagiso Rabada has been the more impactful bowler in IPL 2026, and becomes especially valuable in conditions that offer pace or spin movement.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Kagiso Rabada is the stronger pick right now with an average of 61 pts per game and a best score of 130 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, Kagiso Rabada 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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