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Cooper Connolly vs Ruturaj Gaikwad — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Cooper Connolly (Punjab Kings) averages 66 fantasy pts per match. Ruturaj Gaikwad (Chennai Super Kings) averages 45 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Cooper Connolly vs Ruturaj Gaikwad — 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 | Ruturaj Gaikwad |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 14 | 14 |
| Avg fantasy points | 66 | 45 |
| Best fantasy score | 195 | 139 |
| Runs | 484 | 337 |
| Strike rate | 157.1 | 123.4 |
| Fours | 41 | 29 |
| Sixes | 32 | 12 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 2 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Highest score | 107 | 74 |
| Catches | 3 | 5 |
| Total dismissals | 4 | 7 |
| Statistic | Cooper Connolly | Ruturaj Gaikwad |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 11 | 22 |
| Runs | 28 | 633 |
| Batting average | 4.67 | 42.20 |
| Strike rate | 93.3 | 143.5 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 4 |
| Wickets | 3 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 77.00 | — |
| Economy rate | 9.24 | — |
Cooper Connolly vs Ruturaj Gaikwad 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 all-rounder for Punjab Kings, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 14 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 925 fantasy points, averaging 66 pts per game with a best of 195 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 484 IPL runs at a strike rate of 157.1. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.
International career: Cooper Connolly has scored 28 T20I runs in 11 matches at an average of 4.67 internationally. He has also taken 3 T20I wickets at an average of 77.00 with an economy of 9.24.
Ruturaj Gaikwad is a specialist batter for Chennai Super Kings, priced at 9 Cr. Across 14 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 628 fantasy points, averaging 45 pts per game with a best of 139 pts. He has scored 337 IPL runs at a strike rate of 123.4. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.
International career: Ruturaj Gaikwad has scored 633 T20I runs in 22 matches at an average of 42.20, with 1 century internationally.
Batting edge: Cooper Connolly 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.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Cooper Connolly is the stronger pick right now with an average of 66 pts per game and a best score of 195 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, Cooper Connolly 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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