Angkrish Raghuvanshi vs Dasun Shanaka — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Angkrish Raghuvanshi vs Dasun Shanaka 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.

Angkrish Raghuvanshi is a specialist batter for Kolkata Knight Riders, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 13 matches he has scored a total of 799 fantasy points, averaging 61 pts per game with a best of 155 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 422 runs at a strike rate of 146.5.

Dasun Shanaka is a all-rounder for Rajasthan Royals, priced at 8.5 Cr. Across 6 matches he has earned 155 fantasy points, averaging 26 pts per game with a best of 53 pts. He has scored 60 runs at a strike rate of 162.2, picking up 1 wickets at an economy of 10.00.

Batting edge: Angkrish Raghuvanshi 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: Dasun Shanaka 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, Angkrish Raghuvanshi is the stronger pick right now with an average of 61 pts per game and a best score of 155 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, Angkrish Raghuvanshi 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.