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Anshul Kamboj vs Ruturaj Gaikwad — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Anshul Kamboj (Chennai Super Kings) averages 49 fantasy pts per match. Ruturaj Gaikwad (Chennai Super Kings) averages 45 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Anshul Kamboj vs Ruturaj Gaikwad — 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 | Anshul Kamboj | Ruturaj Gaikwad |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 14 | 14 |
| Avg fantasy points | 49 | 45 |
| Best fantasy score | 115 | 139 |
| Runs | 58 | 337 |
| Strike rate | 152.6 | 123.4 |
| Fours | 3 | 29 |
| Sixes | 4 | 12 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 2 |
| Highest score | 19 | 74 |
| Wickets | 19 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 10.76 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 3 | 0 |
| Catches | 2 | 5 |
| Total dismissals | 3 | 7 |
Anshul Kamboj vs Ruturaj Gaikwad 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.
Anshul Kamboj is a specialist bowler for Chennai Super Kings, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 14 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 682 fantasy points, averaging 49 pts per game with a best of 115 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 58 IPL runs at a strike rate of 152.6, and has claimed 19 IPL wickets with 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.
Ruturaj Gaikwad is a specialist batter for Chennai Super Kings, priced at 9 Cr. Across 14 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 628 fantasy points, averaging 45 pts per game with a best of 139 pts. He has scored 337 IPL runs at a strike rate of 123.4. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.
International career: Ruturaj Gaikwad has scored 633 T20I runs in 22 matches at an average of 42.20, with 1 century internationally.
Batting edge: Ruturaj Gaikwad 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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