Arshdeep Singh vs Lockie Ferguson — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Arshdeep Singh vs Lockie Ferguson 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.

Arshdeep Singh is a specialist bowler for Punjab Kings, priced at 9 Cr this season. Over 14 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 441 fantasy points, averaging 32 pts per game with a best of 125 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 1 IPL runs at a strike rate of 100, and has claimed 14 IPL wickets with an economy of 10.21. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.

International career: Arshdeep Singh has scored 87 T20I runs in 79 matches at an average of 6.21 internationally. He has also taken 121 T20I wickets at an average of 19.70 with an economy of 8.60.

Lockie Ferguson is a specialist bowler for Punjab Kings, priced at 8.5 Cr. Across 3 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 21 fantasy points, averaging 7 pts per game with a best of 25 pts., picking up 1 IPL wickets at an economy of 12.82.

International career: Lockie Ferguson has scored 122 ODI runs in 63 matches at an average of 7.18 internationally. He has also taken 92 ODI wickets at an average of 33.35 with an economy of 5.75. He has taken 73 T20I wickets internationally.

Batting edge: Arshdeep Singh 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: Arshdeep Singh 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, Arshdeep Singh is the stronger pick right now with an average of 32 pts per game and a best score of 125 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, Arshdeep Singh 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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