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Devdutt Padikkal vs Dhruv Jurel: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Devdutt Padikkal has the edge on the headline numbers: Devdutt Padikkal averages 79 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Dhruv Jurel's 78. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Devdutt Padikkal (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 79 fantasy pts per match. Dhruv Jurel (Rajasthan Royals) averages 78 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Devdutt Padikkal vs Dhruv Jurel · 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 | Devdutt Padikkal | Dhruv Jurel |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 18 | 19 |
| Avg fantasy points | 79 | 78 |
| Best fantasy score | 288 | 217 |
| Runs | 792 | 707 |
| Strike rate | 102.5 | 115.3 |
| Fours | 82 | 65 |
| Sixes | 25 | 27 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 7 |
| Centuries (100+) | 2 | 1 |
| Highest score | 211 | 115 |
| Economy rate | 5.00 | 1.00 |
| Catches | 15 | 26 |
| Total dismissals | 16 | 32 |
| Statistic | Devdutt Padikkal | Dhruv Jurel |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 2 | 4 |
| Runs | 38 | 12 |
| Batting average | 19.00 | 4.00 |
| Strike rate | 100.0 | 52.2 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Devdutt Padikkal has played 2 T20Is and Dhruv Jurel 4. Devdutt Padikkal has 38 runs at 19.0 (strike rate 100.0), against 12 at 4.0 (52.2) for Dhruv Jurel, so Devdutt Padikkal has scored more.
Test. Devdutt Padikkal has played 4 Tests and Dhruv Jurel 11. Devdutt Padikkal has 418 runs at 69.7 (strike rate 60.1), against 632 at 42.1 (58.4) for Dhruv Jurel, so Dhruv Jurel has scored more. Hundreds: Devdutt Padikkal 2, Dhruv Jurel 2. Fifties: 1 and 2.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
Devdutt Padikkal vs Dhruv Jurel 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.
Devdutt Padikkal is a specialist batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 18 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1427 fantasy points, averaging 79 pts per game with a best of 288 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 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.
Dhruv Jurel is a wicket-keeper batter for Rajasthan Royals, priced at 8.5 Cr. Across 19 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1488 fantasy points, averaging 78 pts per game with a best of 217 pts. He has scored 707 IPL runs at a strike rate of 115.3.
International career: Dhruv Jurel has scored 632 TEST runs in 11 matches at an average of 42.13, 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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