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Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs Jason Holder — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 61 fantasy pts per match. Jason Holder (Gujarat Titans) averages 72 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs Jason Holder — 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 | Jason Holder |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 16 | 13 |
| Avg fantasy points | 61 | 72 |
| Best fantasy score | 169 | 155 |
| Runs | 34 | 86 |
| Strike rate | 130.8 | 150.9 |
| Fours | 3 | 3 |
| Sixes | 1 | 6 |
| Highest score | 15 | 23 |
| Wickets | 28 | 21 |
| Economy rate | 7.92 | 7.37 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 4 | 4 |
| Catches | 1 | 8 |
| Total dismissals | 2 | 8 |
| Statistic | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Jason Holder |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 86 | 93 |
| Runs | 67 | 869 |
| Batting average | 8.38 | 18.89 |
| Strike rate | 71.3 | 140.2 |
| Wickets | 85 | 105 |
| Bowling average | 24.41 | 27.06 |
| Economy rate | 7.05 | 8.78 |
| Five-wicket hauls | 1 | 1 |
Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs Jason Holder 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.
Jason Holder is a all-rounder for Gujarat Titans, priced at 8.5 Cr. Across 13 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 934 fantasy points, averaging 72 pts per game with a best of 155 pts. He has scored 86 IPL runs at a strike rate of 150.9, picking up 21 IPL wickets at an economy of 7.37. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.
International career: Jason Holder has scored 2,144 ODI runs in 129 matches at an average of 25.22, with 12 half-centuries internationally. He has also taken 151 ODI wickets at an average of 37.10 with an economy of 5.57. In T20Is, he has 869 runs across 93 matches (avg 18.9).
Batting edge: Jason Holder 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, Jason Holder is the stronger pick right now with an average of 72 pts per game and a best score of 155 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, Jason Holder 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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