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Devdutt Padikkal vs Dhruv Jurel — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Devdutt Padikkal (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 64 fantasy pts per match. Dhruv Jurel (Rajasthan Royals) averages 68 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 | 15 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 64 | 68 |
| Best fantasy score | 152 | 146 |
| Runs | 464 | 534 |
| Strike rate | 168.7 | 151.3 |
| Fours | 49 | 51 |
| Sixes | 24 | 24 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 6 |
| Highest score | 61 | 81 |
| Catches | 13 | 18 |
| Total dismissals | 14 | 24 |
| Statistic | Devdutt Padikkal | Dhruv Jurel |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 2 | 4 |
| Runs | 38 | 12 |
| Batting average | 19.00 | 4.00 |
| Strike rate | 100.0 | 52.2 |
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 15 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 967 fantasy points, averaging 64 pts per game with a best of 152 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 464 IPL runs at a strike rate of 168.7.
International career: Devdutt Padikkal has scored 38 T20I runs in 2 matches at an average of 19.00 internationally.
Dhruv Jurel is a wicket-keeper batter for Rajasthan Royals, priced at 8.5 Cr. Across 17 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1152 fantasy points, averaging 68 pts per game with a best of 146 pts. He has scored 534 IPL runs at a strike rate of 151.3.
International career: Dhruv Jurel has scored 459 TEST runs in 9 matches at an average of 35.31, with 1 century internationally.
Batting edge: Dhruv Jurel 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, Dhruv Jurel is the stronger pick right now with an average of 68 pts per game and a best score of 146 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, Dhruv Jurel 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.
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