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Cameron Green vs Eshan Malinga — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Cameron Green has the edge on the headline numbers: Cameron Green averages 57 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Eshan Malinga's 47. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Cameron Green (Kolkata Knight Riders) averages 57 fantasy pts per match. Eshan Malinga (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 47 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Cameron Green vs Eshan Malinga — 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 | Cameron Green | Eshan Malinga |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 57 | 47 |
| Best fantasy score | 164 | 159 |
| Runs | 570 | 36 |
| Strike rate | 83.3 | 94.7 |
| Fours | 37 | 3 |
| Sixes | 20 | 1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 4 | 0 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Highest score | 117 | 14 |
| Wickets | 7 | 25 |
| Economy rate | 8.21 | 8.94 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 2 | 4 |
| Catches | 12 | 5 |
| Total dismissals | 12 | 6 |
| Statistic | Cameron Green | Eshan Malinga |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 28 | 11 |
| Runs | 637 | 5 |
| Batting average | 30.33 | 5.00 |
| Strike rate | 151.3 | 50.0 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 6 | 0 |
| Wickets | 14 | 9 |
| Bowling average | 26.64 | 34.67 |
| Economy rate | 9.21 | 9.22 |
Cameron Green vs Eshan Malinga 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.
Cameron Green is a all-rounder for Kolkata Knight Riders, priced at 9 Cr this season. Over 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1132 fantasy points, averaging 57 pts per game with a best of 164 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 570 IPL runs at a strike rate of 83.3, and has claimed 7 IPL wickets with an economy of 8.21.
International career: Cameron Green has scored 1,920 TEST runs in 39 matches at an average of 34.29, with 3 centuries internationally. He has also taken 39 TEST wickets at an average of 39.82 with an economy of 3.56. In ODIs, he has 946 runs across 37 matches (avg 39.4).
Eshan Malinga is a specialist bowler for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 9 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 945 fantasy points, averaging 47 pts per game with a best of 159 pts. He has scored 36 IPL runs at a strike rate of 94.7, picking up 25 IPL wickets at an economy of 8.94.
International career: Eshan Malinga has scored 5 T20I runs in 11 matches at an average of 5.00 internationally. He has also taken 9 T20I wickets at an average of 34.67 with an economy of 9.22.
Batting edge: Cameron Green 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: Eshan Malinga 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, Cameron Green is the stronger pick right now with an average of 57 pts per game and a best score of 164 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, Cameron Green 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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