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David Miller vs Eshan Malinga — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — David Miller or Eshan Malinga?

David Miller has the edge on the headline numbers: David Miller averages 51 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Eshan Malinga's 51. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

David Miller (Delhi Capitals) averages 51 fantasy pts per match. Eshan Malinga (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 51 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
🏏
David Miller
💙 DC · 8.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Eshan Malinga
🌅 SRH · 9 cr
🏏
David Miller
💙 Delhi Capitals
BAT🌏 OS🏅 1× MOTM
8.5 cr
Credits
51
Avg Pts
216
Best FP
154.7
Pts/Cr
560
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
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Eshan Malinga
🌅 Sunrisers Hyderabad
BOWL🌏 OS
9 cr
Credits
51
Avg Pts
159
Best FP
183.9
Pts/Cr
32
Total Runs
27
Total Wkts
📊Showing IPL 2026 season stats
⚖️ Too Close to Call
Both players are evenly matched — pick based on ground & match-up!
🏏 David Miller
VS
🏏 Eshan Malinga
T20I Career Overview
140Matches11
🏏 Batting
2804Runs5
33.78Batting Avg5.00
—Strike Rate50.00
2Centuries0
9Half-Centuries0
130Sixes 🔴0
106*
Best Score
3*
🎳 Bowling
0Wickets9
—Bowling Avg34.67
—Economy Rate9.22
05-Wkt Hauls0
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Best Figures
2/24
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

David Miller vs Eshan Malinga — 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
StatisticDavid MillerEshan Malinga
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points5151
Best fantasy score216159
Runs56032
Strike rate134.997.0
Fours413
Sixes271
Half-centuries (50+)10
Centuries (100+)10
Highest score14214
Wickets027
Economy rate0.008.83
Best spell (wkts)04
Catches155
Total dismissals165
International career — T20I
StatisticDavid MillerEshan Malinga
Matches14011
Runs28045
Batting average33.785.00
Strike rate—50.0
Centuries (100+)20
Half-centuries (50+)90
Wickets09
Bowling average—34.67
Economy rate—9.22

📋 Format by format

T20I. David Miller has played 140 T20Is and Eshan Malinga 11. David Miller has 2,804 runs at 33.8, against 5 at 5.0 (50.0) for Eshan Malinga, so David Miller has scored more. Hundreds: David Miller 2, Eshan Malinga 0. Fifties: 9 and 0. Eshan Malinga also bowls: 9 wickets at an economy of 9.22, while David Miller has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. David Miller has played 180 ODIs and Eshan Malinga 7. David Miller has 4,762 runs at 42.9, against 14 at 4.7 (25.4) for Eshan Malinga, so David Miller has scored more. Hundreds: David Miller 8, Eshan Malinga 0. Fifties: 24 and 0.

International numbers up to 14 June 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 David Miller
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ More MOTM awards
🏏 Eshan Malinga
✓ More wickets
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
Both players are closely matched — consider pitch conditions and recent form before choosing captain.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

David Miller vs Eshan Malinga — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: David Miller has scored 2,804 T20I runs in 140 matches at an average of 33.78, with 2 centuries.

T20I career: Eshan Malinga has scored 5 T20I runs in 11 matches at an average of 5.00. He has also taken 9 T20I wickets at an average of 34.67 with an economy of 9.22.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, David Miller is the stronger pick with an average of 51 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 — David Miller or Eshan Malinga?

Based on IPL 2026 season data, David Miller has the edge with a higher average of 51 fantasy points per game. David Miller leads in runs scored (560 runs). Overall David Miller is the stronger fantasy pick IPL 2026.

David Miller vs Eshan Malinga — who is a better fantasy captain?

David Miller is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 51 pts per game with a best score of 216 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 — David Miller or Eshan Malinga?

David Miller has the superior batting strike rate in IPL 2026 (134.9), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between David Miller and Eshan Malinga?

David Miller costs 8.5 Cr and Eshan Malinga costs 9 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 David Miller and Eshan Malinga won?

In IPL 2026, David Miller has won 1 Man of the Match award and Eshan Malinga has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick David Miller or Eshan Malinga in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, David Miller is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick IPL 2026. However, consider the match conditions — if Delhi Capitals are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, David Miller or Eshan Malinga?

David Miller has more T20I runs: David Miller has 2,804 in 140 matches (average 33.8) and Eshan Malinga has 5 in 11 (average 5.0).

Who has more ODI runs, David Miller or Eshan Malinga?

David Miller has more ODI runs: David Miller has 4,762 in 180 matches (average 42.9) and Eshan Malinga has 14 in 7 (average 4.7).
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