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Angelo Mathews vs Devdutt Padikkal — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Angelo Mathews (Sri Lanka) averages 0 fantasy pts per match. Devdutt Padikkal (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 68 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Angelo Mathews vs Devdutt Padikkal 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.
Angelo Mathews is a all-rounder for Sri Lanka, priced at 9 Cr this season. No IPL 2026 performance data recorded yet — see international career stats below.
International career: Angelo Mathews has scored 5,646 ODI runs in 216 matches at an average of 40.91, with 3 centuries internationally. He has also taken 120 ODI wickets at an average of 33.09 with an economy of 4.65. In TESTs, he has 8,073 runs across 118 matches (avg 43.6).
Devdutt Padikkal is a specialist batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 9 Cr. Across 14 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 952 fantasy points, averaging 68 pts per game with a best of 152 pts. He has scored 463 IPL runs at a strike rate of 170.8.
International career: Devdutt Padikkal has scored 38 T20I runs in 2 matches at an average of 19.00 internationally.
Batting edge: Devdutt Padikkal 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, Devdutt Padikkal is the stronger pick right now with an average of 68 pts per game and a best score of 152 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, Devdutt Padikkal 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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