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Cooper Connolly vs Mitchell Marsh — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Mitchell Marsh has the edge on the headline numbers: Mitchell Marsh averages 93 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Cooper Connolly's 61. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Cooper Connolly (Punjab Kings) averages 61 fantasy pts per match. Mitchell Marsh (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 93 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Cooper Connolly vs Mitchell Marsh — 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 | Cooper Connolly | Mitchell Marsh |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 61 | 93 |
| Best fantasy score | 195 | 232 |
| Runs | 643 | 1022 |
| Strike rate | 127.3 | 160.7 |
| Fours | 57 | 98 |
| Sixes | 34 | 69 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 10 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 1 |
| Highest score | 107 | 111 |
| Wickets | 3 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 5.28 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 2 | 0 |
| Catches | 6 | 4 |
| Total dismissals | 8 | 4 |
| Statistic | Cooper Connolly | Mitchell Marsh |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 14 | 88 |
| Runs | 91 | 2313 |
| Batting average | 10.11 | 33.52 |
| Strike rate | 123.0 | — |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 14 |
| Wickets | 3 | 17 |
| Bowling average | 77.00 | 22.76 |
| Economy rate | 9.24 | 7.74 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Cooper Connolly has played 14 T20Is and Mitchell Marsh 88. Cooper Connolly has 91 runs at 10.1 (strike rate 123.0), against 2,313 at 33.5 for Mitchell Marsh, so Mitchell Marsh has scored more. Hundreds: Cooper Connolly 0, Mitchell Marsh 1. Fifties: 0 and 14. With the ball, Cooper Connolly has 3 wickets at an economy of 9.24 and Mitchell Marsh 17 at 7.74; Mitchell Marsh has more wickets.
ODI. Cooper Connolly has played 18 ODIs and Mitchell Marsh 105. Cooper Connolly has 502 runs at 38.6, against 3,395 at 38.1 for Mitchell Marsh, so Mitchell Marsh has scored more. Hundreds: Cooper Connolly 1, Mitchell Marsh 4. Fifties: 3 and 24. With the ball, Cooper Connolly has 9 wickets and Mitchell Marsh 57 at 5.50; Mitchell Marsh has more wickets.
Test. Cooper Connolly has played 1 Test and Mitchell Marsh 46. Cooper Connolly has 4 runs at 4.0 (strike rate 66.7), against 2,083 at 28.5 (56.3) for Mitchell Marsh, so Mitchell Marsh has scored more. Hundreds: Cooper Connolly 0, Mitchell Marsh 3. Fifties: 0 and 9. Mitchell Marsh also bowls: 51 wickets at an economy of 3.55, while Cooper Connolly has not taken a Test wicket.
International numbers up to 21 June 2026.
Cooper Connolly vs Mitchell Marsh 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.
Cooper Connolly is a specialist batter for Punjab Kings, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1216 fantasy points, averaging 61 pts per game with a best of 195 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 643 IPL runs at a strike rate of 127.3, and has claimed 3 IPL wickets with an economy of 5.28.
International career: Cooper Connolly has scored 502 ODI runs in 18 matches at an average of 38.62, with 1 century internationally. He has also taken 9 ODI wickets at an average of 27.67.
Mitchell Marsh is a specialist batter for Lucknow Super Giants, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1855 fantasy points, averaging 93 pts per game with a best of 232 pts. He has scored 1022 IPL runs at a strike rate of 160.7. He has won 5 MOTM awards this season.
International career: Mitchell Marsh has scored 3,395 ODI runs in 105 matches at an average of 38.15, with 4 centuries internationally. He has also taken 57 ODI wickets at an average of 35.28 with an economy of 5.50. In T20Is, he has 2,313 runs across 88 matches (avg 33.5).
Batting edge: Mitchell Marsh 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: Cooper Connolly 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, Mitchell Marsh is the stronger pick right now with an average of 93 pts per game and a best score of 232 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, Mitchell Marsh 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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