Aiden Markram vs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Aiden Markram vs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 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).

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is a specialist batter for Rajasthan Royals, priced at 10 Cr. Across 15 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1369 fantasy points, averaging 91 pts per game with a best of 217 pts. He has scored 680 IPL runs at a strike rate of 242.9. He has won 3 MOTM awards this season.

Batting edge: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 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, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the stronger pick right now with an average of 91 pts per game and a best score of 217 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, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 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.