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Cooper Connolly vs Rashid Khan — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Cooper Connolly or Rashid Khan?

Rashid Khan has the edge on the headline numbers: Rashid Khan averages 70 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. Rashid Khan (Gujarat Titans) averages 70 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Cooper Connolly
🦁 PBKS · 8.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Rashid Khan
⚡ GT · 9.5 cr
🏏
Cooper Connolly
🦁 Punjab Kings
BAT🌏 OS
8.5 cr
Credits
61
Avg Pts
195
Best FP
159.1
Pts/Cr
643
Total Runs
3
Total Wkts
🏏
Rashid Khan
⚡ Gujarat Titans
BOWL🌏 OS🏅 3× MOTM
9.5 cr
Credits
70
Avg Pts
203
Best FP
209.4
Pts/Cr
148
Total Runs
32
Total Wkts
📊Showing IPL 2026 season stats
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 Rashid Khan
9 higher avg pts · 203 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
🏏 Cooper Connolly
VS
🏏 Rashid Khan
T20I Career Overview
14Matches115
🏏 Batting
91Runs622
10.11Batting Avg14.81
122.97Strike Rate—
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries0
5Sixes 🔴28
47
Best Score
48*
🎳 Bowling
3Wickets193
77.00Bowling Avg13.73
9.24Economy Rate—
05-Wkt Hauls2
1/24
Best Figures
5/3
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Cooper Connolly vs Rashid Khan — 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).

IPL season stats
StatisticCooper ConnollyRashid Khan
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points6170
Best fantasy score195203
Runs643148
Strike rate127.398.0
Fours5714
Sixes344
Half-centuries (50+)30
Centuries (100+)10
Highest score10737
Wickets332
Economy rate5.287.22
Best spell (wkts)26
Catches611
Total dismissals813
International career — T20I
StatisticCooper ConnollyRashid Khan
Matches14115
Runs91622
Batting average10.1114.81
Strike rate123.0—
Wickets3193
Bowling average77.0013.73
Economy rate9.24—
Five-wicket hauls02

📋 Format by format

T20I. Cooper Connolly has played 14 T20Is and Rashid Khan 115. Cooper Connolly has 91 runs at 10.1 (strike rate 123.0), against 622 at 14.8 for Rashid Khan, so Rashid Khan has scored more. With the ball, Cooper Connolly has 3 wickets at an economy of 9.24 and Rashid Khan 193; Rashid Khan has more wickets.

ODI. Cooper Connolly has played 18 ODIs and Rashid Khan 123. Cooper Connolly has 502 runs at 38.6, against 1,469 at 18.8 for Rashid Khan, so Rashid Khan has scored more. Hundreds: Cooper Connolly 1, Rashid Khan 0. Fifties: 3 and 5. With the ball, Cooper Connolly has 9 wickets and Rashid Khan 226; Rashid Khan has more wickets.

Test. Cooper Connolly has played 1 Test and Rashid Khan 6. Cooper Connolly has 4 runs at 4.0 (strike rate 66.7), against 154 at 17.1 (85.6) for Rashid Khan, so Rashid Khan has scored more. Rashid Khan also bowls: 45 wickets at an economy of 2.96, while Cooper Connolly has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 21 June 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Cooper Connolly
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Better economy rate
🏏 Rashid Khan
✓ More wickets
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Rashid Khan
70 avg pts · 203 best · 3 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Cooper Connolly
Captaining Rashid Khan gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Cooper Connolly vs Rashid Khan — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Cooper Connolly has scored 91 T20I runs in 14 matches at an average of 10.11. He has also taken 3 T20I wickets at an average of 77.00 with an economy of 9.24.

T20I career: Rashid Khan has scored 622 T20I runs in 115 matches at an average of 14.81. He has also taken 193 T20I wickets at an average of 13.73.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Rashid Khan is the stronger pick with an average of 70 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.

Stats are sourced from international career records. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who has better IPL 2026 stats — Cooper Connolly or Rashid Khan?

Based on IPL 2026 season data, Rashid Khan has the edge with a higher average of 70 fantasy points per game. Cooper Connolly leads in runs scored (643 runs). Overall Rashid Khan is the stronger fantasy pick IPL 2026.

Cooper Connolly vs Rashid Khan — who is a better fantasy captain?

Rashid Khan is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 70 pts per game with a best score of 203 pts. As captain you earn 2× points, so choosing the player in better form is crucial. Always check the toss and playing XI before finalising your captain.

Who has a better strike rate — Cooper Connolly or Rashid Khan?

Cooper Connolly has the superior batting strike rate in IPL 2026 (127.3), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Cooper Connolly and Rashid Khan?

Cooper Connolly costs 8.5 Cr and Rashid Khan costs 9.5 Cr in IPL 2026 fantasy. The player with lower credits who delivers similar points gives you better value, freeing up budget for other expensive picks.

How many MOTM awards have Cooper Connolly and Rashid Khan won?

In IPL 2026, Cooper Connolly has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Rashid Khan has won 3 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Cooper Connolly or Rashid Khan in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Rashid Khan is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick IPL 2026. However, consider the match conditions — if Punjab Kings are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for Gujarat Titans. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Cooper Connolly or Rashid Khan?

Rashid Khan has more T20I runs: Cooper Connolly has 91 in 14 matches (average 10.1) and Rashid Khan has 622 in 115 (average 14.8).

Who has more ODI runs, Cooper Connolly or Rashid Khan?

Rashid Khan has more ODI runs: Cooper Connolly has 502 in 18 matches (average 38.6) and Rashid Khan has 1,469 in 123 (average 18.8).

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Cooper Connolly or Rashid Khan?

Rashid Khan has more ODI wickets: Cooper Connolly has 9 at an average of 27.7 and Rashid Khan has 226 at 19.4.

Who has more Test runs, Cooper Connolly or Rashid Khan?

Rashid Khan has more Test runs: Cooper Connolly has 4 in 1 matches (average 4.0) and Rashid Khan has 154 in 6 (average 17.1).
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