Ajinkya Rahane vs Anshul Kamboj — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Ajinkya Rahane vs Anshul Kamboj 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.

Ajinkya Rahane is a specialist batter for Kolkata Knight Riders, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 14 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 619 fantasy points, averaging 44 pts per game with a best of 120 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 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).

Anshul Kamboj is a specialist bowler for Chennai Super Kings, priced at 8.5 Cr. Across 14 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 682 fantasy points, averaging 49 pts per game with a best of 115 pts. He has scored 58 IPL runs at a strike rate of 152.6, picking up 19 IPL wickets at an economy of 10.76.

International career: Anshul Kamboj has scored 0 TEST runs in 1 matches internationally. He has also taken 1 TEST wickets at an average of 89.00 with an economy of 4.94.

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.

Bowling edge: Anshul Kamboj 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, Anshul Kamboj is the stronger pick right now with an average of 49 pts per game and a best score of 115 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, Anshul Kamboj 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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