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Cameron Green vs Eshan Malinga — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Cameron Green (Kolkata Knight Riders) averages 51 fantasy pts per match. Eshan Malinga (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 39 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 | 17 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 51 | 39 |
| Best fantasy score | 148 | 119 |
| Runs | 382 | 11 |
| Strike rate | 115.4 | 55.0 |
| Fours | 24 | 0 |
| Sixes | 19 | 0 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 0 |
| Highest score | 79 | 5 |
| Wickets | 7 | 20 |
| Economy rate | 10.21 | 8.88 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 2 | 4 |
| Catches | 8 | 3 |
| Total dismissals | 8 | 4 |
| Statistic | Cameron Green | Eshan Malinga |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 28 | 8 |
| Runs | 637 | 1 |
| Batting average | 30.33 | 1.00 |
| Strike rate | 151.3 | 14.3 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 6 | 0 |
| Wickets | 14 | 8 |
| Bowling average | 26.64 | 26.88 |
| Economy rate | 9.21 | 9.42 |
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 17 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 863 fantasy points, averaging 51 pts per game with a best of 148 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 382 IPL runs at a strike rate of 115.4, and has claimed 7 IPL wickets with an economy of 10.21.
International career: Cameron Green has scored 1,736 TEST runs in 37 matches at an average of 32.75, with 2 centuries internationally. He has also taken 39 TEST wickets at an average of 38.95 with an economy of 3.56. In ODIs, he has 782 runs across 31 matches (avg 41.2).
Eshan Malinga is a specialist bowler for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 9 Cr. Across 17 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 661 fantasy points, averaging 39 pts per game with a best of 119 pts. He has scored 11 IPL runs at a strike rate of 55, picking up 20 IPL wickets at an economy of 8.88. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.
International career: Eshan Malinga has scored 1 T20I runs in 8 matches at an average of 1.00 internationally. He has also taken 8 T20I wickets at an average of 26.88 with an economy of 9.42.
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 51 pts per game and a best score of 148 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.
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