Ajinkya Rahane vs Cameron Green — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Ajinkya Rahane vs Cameron Green 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).

Cameron Green is a all-rounder for Kolkata Knight Riders, priced at 9 Cr. Across 14 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 775 fantasy points, averaging 55 pts per game with a best of 148 pts. He has scored 322 IPL runs at a strike rate of 145.7, picking up 7 IPL wickets at an economy of 10.38.

International career: Cameron Green has scored 1,736 TEST runs in 37 matches at an average of 32.75, with 2 centuries internationally. He has also taken 39 TEST wickets at an average of 38.95 with an economy of 3.56. In ODIs, he has 782 runs across 31 matches (avg 41.2).

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: Cameron Green 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, Cameron Green is the stronger pick right now with an average of 55 pts per game and a best score of 148 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, Cameron Green 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.