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Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs Finn Allen — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 61 fantasy pts per match. Finn Allen (Kolkata Knight Riders) averages 66 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs Finn Allen — 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 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Finn Allen |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 16 | 11 |
| Avg fantasy points | 61 | 66 |
| Best fantasy score | 169 | 217 |
| Runs | 34 | 349 |
| Strike rate | 130.8 | 214.1 |
| Fours | 3 | 33 |
| Sixes | 1 | 28 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 1 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 15 | 100 |
| Wickets | 28 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 7.92 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 4 | 0 |
| Catches | 1 | 1 |
| Total dismissals | 2 | 1 |
| Statistic | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Finn Allen |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 86 | 100 |
| Runs | 67 | 1955 |
| Batting average | 8.38 | 25.72 |
| Strike rate | 71.3 | 165.0 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 3 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 7 |
| Wickets | 85 | 24 |
| Bowling average | 24.41 | 31.92 |
| Economy rate | 7.05 | 7.60 |
| Five-wicket hauls | 1 | 0 |
Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs Finn Allen 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.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is a specialist bowler for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 9 Cr this season. Over 16 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 973 fantasy points, averaging 61 pts per game with a best of 169 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 34 IPL runs at a strike rate of 130.8, and has claimed 28 IPL wickets with an economy of 7.92. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.
International career: Bhuvneshwar Kumar has scored 67 T20I runs in 86 matches at an average of 8.38 internationally. He has also taken 85 T20I wickets at an average of 24.41 with an economy of 7.05.
Finn Allen is a specialist batter for Kolkata Knight Riders, priced at 8.5 Cr. Across 11 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 726 fantasy points, averaging 66 pts per game with a best of 217 pts. He has scored 349 IPL runs at a strike rate of 214.1. He has won 2 MOTM awards this season.
International career: Finn Allen has scored 1,955 T20I runs in 100 matches at an average of 25.72, with 3 centuries internationally. He has also taken 24 T20I wickets at an average of 31.92 with an economy of 7.60. In ODIs, he has 782 runs across 41 matches (avg 23.0).
Batting edge: Finn Allen 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: Bhuvneshwar Kumar 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, Finn Allen is the stronger pick right now with an average of 66 pts per game and a best score of 217 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, Finn Allen 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.
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