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David Miller vs Devdutt Padikkal — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Devdutt Padikkal has the edge on the headline numbers: Devdutt Padikkal averages 79 IPL fantasy pts/match vs David Miller's 51. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
David Miller (Delhi Capitals) averages 51 fantasy pts per match. Devdutt Padikkal (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 79 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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David Miller vs Devdutt Padikkal — 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 | David Miller | Devdutt Padikkal |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 18 |
| Avg fantasy points | 51 | 79 |
| Best fantasy score | 216 | 288 |
| Runs | 560 | 792 |
| Strike rate | 134.9 | 102.5 |
| Fours | 41 | 82 |
| Sixes | 27 | 25 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 1 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 2 |
| Highest score | 142 | 211 |
| Economy rate | 0.00 | 5.00 |
| Catches | 15 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 16 | 16 |
| Statistic | David Miller | Devdutt Padikkal |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 140 | 2 |
| Runs | 2804 | 38 |
| Batting average | 33.78 | 19.00 |
| Strike rate | — | 100.0 |
| Centuries (100+) | 2 | 0 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 9 | 0 |
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T20I. David Miller has played 140 T20Is and Devdutt Padikkal 2. David Miller has 2,804 runs at 33.8, against 38 at 19.0 (100.0) for Devdutt Padikkal, so David Miller has scored more. Hundreds: David Miller 2, Devdutt Padikkal 0. Fifties: 9 and 0.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
David Miller vs Devdutt Padikkal 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.
David Miller is a specialist batter for Delhi Capitals, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1016 fantasy points, averaging 51 pts per game with a best of 216 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 560 IPL runs at a strike rate of 134.9. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.
International career: David Miller has scored 4,762 ODI runs in 180 matches at an average of 42.90, with 8 centuries internationally. In T20Is, he has 2,804 runs across 140 matches (avg 33.8).
Devdutt Padikkal is a specialist batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 8.5 Cr. Across 18 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1427 fantasy points, averaging 79 pts per game with a best of 288 pts. He has scored 792 IPL runs at a strike rate of 102.5.
International career: Devdutt Padikkal has scored 418 TEST runs in 4 matches at an average of 69.67, with 2 centuries internationally.
Batting edge: Devdutt Padikkal 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, Devdutt Padikkal is the stronger pick right now with an average of 79 pts per game and a best score of 288 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, Devdutt Padikkal 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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