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Ajinkya Rahane vs Dasun Shanaka — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Ajinkya Rahane (Kolkata Knight Riders) averages 44 fantasy pts per match. Dasun Shanaka (Rajasthan Royals) averages 33 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Ajinkya Rahane vs Dasun Shanaka — 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 | Ajinkya Rahane | Dasun Shanaka |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 14 | 10 |
| Avg fantasy points | 44 | 33 |
| Best fantasy score | 120 | 113 |
| Runs | 335 | 159 |
| Strike rate | 135.1 | 150.0 |
| Fours | 25 | 10 |
| Sixes | 18 | 10 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 1 |
| Highest score | 67 | 58 |
| Wickets | 0 | 1 |
| Economy rate | 0.00 | 9.35 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 1 |
| Catches | 7 | 2 |
| Total dismissals | 7 | 2 |
| Statistic | Ajinkya Rahane | Dasun Shanaka |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 123 |
| Runs | 375 | 1884 |
| Batting average | 20.83 | 21.17 |
| Strike rate | 113.3 | 127.8 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 1 | 8 |
| Wickets | 0 | 42 |
| Bowling average | — | 25.10 |
| Economy rate | — | 8.22 |
Ajinkya Rahane vs Dasun Shanaka 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).
Dasun Shanaka is a all-rounder for Rajasthan Royals, priced at 8.5 Cr. Across 10 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 328 fantasy points, averaging 33 pts per game with a best of 113 pts. He has scored 159 IPL runs at a strike rate of 150, picking up 1 IPL wickets at an economy of 9.35.
International career: Dasun Shanaka has scored 1,884 T20I runs in 123 matches at an average of 21.17, with 8 half-centuries internationally. He has also taken 42 T20I wickets at an average of 25.10 with an economy of 8.22. In ODIs, he has 1,153 runs across 62 matches (avg 22.6).
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: Dasun Shanaka 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, 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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