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Ajinkya Rahane vs Mohammed Shami — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Ajinkya Rahane (Kolkata Knight Riders) averages 44 fantasy pts per match. Mohammed Shami (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 35 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Ajinkya Rahane vs Mohammed Shami — 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 | Mohammed Shami |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 14 | 13 |
| Avg fantasy points | 44 | 35 |
| Best fantasy score | 120 | 91 |
| Runs | 335 | 31 |
| Strike rate | 135.1 | 140.9 |
| Fours | 25 | 2 |
| Sixes | 18 | 3 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 0 |
| Highest score | 67 | 12 |
| Wickets | 0 | 12 |
| Economy rate | 0.00 | 9.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 2 |
| Catches | 7 | 3 |
| Total dismissals | 7 | 3 |
| Statistic | Ajinkya Rahane | Mohammed Shami |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 31 |
| Runs | 375 | 10 |
| Batting average | 20.83 | 5.00 |
| Strike rate | 113.3 | 58.8 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 1 | 0 |
| Wickets | 0 | 30 |
| Bowling average | — | 30.47 |
| Economy rate | — | 8.79 |
Ajinkya Rahane vs Mohammed Shami 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).
Mohammed Shami is a specialist bowler for Lucknow Super Giants, priced at 9 Cr. Across 13 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 456 fantasy points, averaging 35 pts per game with a best of 91 pts. He has scored 31 IPL runs at a strike rate of 140.9, picking up 12 IPL wickets at an economy of 9.00. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.
International career: Mohammed Shami has scored 224 ODI runs in 106 matches at an average of 8.00 internationally. He has also taken 200 ODI wickets at an average of 24.33 with an economy of 5.59. In TESTs, he has 750 runs across 64 matches (avg 11.9).
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: Mohammed Shami 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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