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Cooper Connolly vs Sai Sudharsan — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Sai Sudharsan has the edge on the headline numbers: Sai Sudharsan averages 81 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. Sai Sudharsan (Gujarat Titans) averages 81 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Cooper Connolly vs Sai Sudharsan — 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 | Sai Sudharsan |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 18 |
| Avg fantasy points | 61 | 81 |
| Best fantasy score | 195 | 184 |
| Runs | 643 | 803 |
| Strike rate | 127.3 | 143.1 |
| Fours | 57 | 88 |
| Sixes | 34 | 30 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 9 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 1 |
| Highest score | 107 | 100 |
| Wickets | 3 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 5.28 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 2 | 0 |
| Catches | 6 | 8 |
| Total dismissals | 8 | 9 |
| Statistic | Cooper Connolly | Sai Sudharsan |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 14 | 1 |
| Runs | 91 | 0 |
| Batting average | 10.11 | — |
| Strike rate | 123.0 | — |
| Wickets | 3 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 77.00 | — |
| Economy rate | 9.24 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Cooper Connolly has played 14 T20Is and Sai Sudharsan 1. Cooper Connolly has 91 runs at 10.1 (strike rate 123.0), against 0 for Sai Sudharsan, so Cooper Connolly has scored more.
ODI. Cooper Connolly has played 18 ODIs and Sai Sudharsan 3. Cooper Connolly has 502 runs at 38.6, against 127 for Sai Sudharsan, so Cooper Connolly has scored more. Hundreds: Cooper Connolly 1, Sai Sudharsan 0. Fifties: 3 and 2. Cooper Connolly also bowls: 9 wickets, while Sai Sudharsan has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Cooper Connolly has played 1 Test and Sai Sudharsan 6. Cooper Connolly has 4 runs at 4.0 (strike rate 66.7), against 302 for Sai Sudharsan, so Sai Sudharsan has scored more.
International numbers up to 21 June 2026.
Cooper Connolly vs Sai Sudharsan 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.
Sai Sudharsan is a specialist batter for Gujarat Titans, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 18 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1458 fantasy points, averaging 81 pts per game with a best of 184 pts. He has scored 803 IPL runs at a strike rate of 143.1.
Batting edge: Sai Sudharsan 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, Sai Sudharsan is the stronger pick right now with an average of 81 pts per game and a best score of 184 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, Sai Sudharsan 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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