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Axar Patel vs Josh Inglis — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Axar Patel (Delhi Capitals) averages 45 fantasy pts per match. Josh Inglis (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 85 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Axar Patel vs Josh Inglis — 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 | Axar Patel | Josh Inglis |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 19 | 8 |
| Avg fantasy points | 45 | 85 |
| Best fantasy score | 117 | 156 |
| Runs | 217 | 395 |
| Strike rate | 122.6 | 127.4 |
| Fours | 18 | 46 |
| Sixes | 7 | 13 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 1 | 5 |
| Highest score | 56 | 85 |
| Wickets | 15 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 8.17 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 2 | 0 |
| Catches | 8 | 3 |
| Total dismissals | 9 | 4 |
| Statistic | Axar Patel | Josh Inglis |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 90 | 46 |
| Runs | 690 | 1000 |
| Batting average | 18.65 | 27.78 |
| Strike rate | 133.2 | 159.5 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 2 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 1 | 2 |
| Wickets | 92 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 21.73 | — |
| Economy rate | 7.52 | — |
Axar Patel vs Josh Inglis 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.
Axar Patel is a all-rounder for Delhi Capitals, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 19 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 851 fantasy points, averaging 45 pts per game with a best of 117 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 217 IPL runs at a strike rate of 122.6, and has claimed 15 IPL wickets with an economy of 8.17.
International career: Axar Patel has scored 690 T20I runs in 90 matches at an average of 18.65, with 1 half-century internationally. He has also taken 92 T20I wickets at an average of 21.73 with an economy of 7.52.
Josh Inglis is a wicket-keeper batter for Lucknow Super Giants, priced at 9 Cr. Across 8 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 683 fantasy points, averaging 85 pts per game with a best of 156 pts. He has scored 395 IPL runs at a strike rate of 127.4.
International career: Josh Inglis has scored 1,000 T20I runs in 46 matches at an average of 27.78, with 2 centuries internationally. In ODIs, he has 766 runs across 31 matches (avg 30.6).
Batting edge: Josh Inglis 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: Axar Patel 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, Josh Inglis is the stronger pick right now with an average of 85 pts per game and a best score of 156 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, Josh Inglis 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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