Chamari Athapaththu vs Lungi Ngidi — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Chamari Athapaththu vs Lungi Ngidi is one of the most searched IPL 2026 fantasy comparisons. Both players bring different strengths to your XI, and the right choice can be the difference between topping the leaderboard or missing out.

Chamari Athapaththu is a specialist batter for Sri Lanka Women, priced at 10 Cr this season. Over 0 matches he has scored a total of 0 fantasy points, averaging 0 pts per game with a best of 0 pts..

Lungi Ngidi is a specialist bowler for Delhi Capitals, priced at 8.5 Cr. Across 11 matches he has earned 417 fantasy points, averaging 38 pts per game with a best of 94 pts. He has scored 4 runs at a strike rate of 57.1, picking up 13 wickets at an economy of 8.21.

Batting edge: Lungi Ngidi 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: Lungi Ngidi has been the more impactful bowler IPL 2026, and becomes especially valuable in conditions that offer pace or spin movement.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Lungi Ngidi is the stronger pick right now with an average of 38 pts per game and a best score of 94 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, Lungi Ngidi 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.