David Warner vs Priyansh Arya — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

David Warner vs Priyansh Arya 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 Warner is a specialist batter for Australia, priced at 9.5 Cr this season. No fantasy performance data recorded yet — see international career stats below.

International career: David Warner has scored 6,623 ODI runs in 156 matches at an average of 44.15, with 21 centuries internationally. In TESTs, he has 8,786 runs across 112 matches (avg 44.6).

Priyansh Arya is a specialist batter for Punjab Kings, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 13 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 753 fantasy points, averaging 58 pts per game with a best of 189 pts. He has scored 364 IPL runs at a strike rate of 211.6. He has won 2 MOTM awards this season.

Batting edge: Priyansh Arya 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, Priyansh Arya is the stronger pick right now with an average of 58 pts per game and a best score of 189 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, Priyansh Arya 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.