Beth Mooney vs Sanju Samson — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Beth Mooney vs Sanju Samson 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.

Beth Mooney is a specialist batter for Australia Women, priced at 9 Cr this season. Over 3 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 251 fantasy points, averaging 84 pts per game with a best of 120 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 161 IPL runs at a strike rate of 89.9.

International career: Beth Mooney has scored 3,501 T20I runs in 116 matches at an average of 41.68, with 2 centuries internationally. In ODIs, he has 3,155 runs across 92 matches (avg 50.1).

Sanju Samson is a wicket-keeper batter for Chennai Super Kings, priced at 10.5 Cr. Across 14 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 999 fantasy points, averaging 71 pts per game with a best of 228 pts. He has scored 477 IPL runs at a strike rate of 165.6. He has won 3 MOTM awards this season.

International career: Sanju Samson has scored 1,399 T20I runs in 61 matches at an average of 29.15, with 3 centuries internationally. In ODIs, he has 510 runs across 16 matches (avg 56.7).

Batting edge: Sanju Samson 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, Beth Mooney is the stronger pick right now with an average of 84 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, Beth Mooney 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.

Stats are updated after every IPL 2026 match. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool or check the Fantasy Leaderboard to see how top managers are building their teams.