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Devdutt Padikkal vs Finn Allen: 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 Finn Allen's 48. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Devdutt Padikkal (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 79 fantasy pts per match. Finn Allen (Kolkata Knight Riders) averages 48 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Devdutt Padikkal vs Finn Allen · 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 | Finn Allen |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 18 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 79 | 48 |
| Best fantasy score | 288 | 217 |
| Runs | 792 | 504 |
| Strike rate | 102.5 | 158.0 |
| Fours | 82 | 43 |
| Sixes | 25 | 31 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 1 |
| Centuries (100+) | 2 | 1 |
| Highest score | 211 | 100 |
| Economy rate | 5.00 | 0.00 |
| Catches | 15 | 6 |
| Total dismissals | 16 | 8 |
| Statistic | Devdutt Padikkal | Finn Allen |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 2 | 100 |
| Runs | 38 | 1955 |
| Batting average | 19.00 | 25.72 |
| Strike rate | 100.0 | 165.0 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 3 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 7 |
| Wickets | 0 | 24 |
| Bowling average | — | 31.92 |
| Economy rate | — | 7.60 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Devdutt Padikkal has played 2 T20Is and Finn Allen 100. Devdutt Padikkal has 38 runs at 19.0 (strike rate 100.0), against 1,955 at 25.7 (165.0) for Finn Allen, so Finn Allen has scored more. Hundreds: Devdutt Padikkal 0, Finn Allen 3. Fifties: 0 and 7. Finn Allen also bowls: 24 wickets at an economy of 7.60, while Devdutt Padikkal has not taken a T20I wicket.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
What is happening now
Scored the fastest century at a T20 World Cup
Mar 2026: 100 not out off 33 balls in the T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa, the fastest hundred in the tournament.
Full Allen profile →Did you know: Finn Allen
- Born 22 April 1999. A top-order batter who can keep wicket. Plays for Auckland.
- Plays for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL.
- Three T20I centuries, highest score of 137.
- Declined a New Zealand central contract in August 2024 to pursue franchise opportunities.
🧠Quick quiz: Devdutt Padikkal and Finn Allen
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- 1. How many balls did Allen's record T20 World Cup century take?
- 2. Whose New Zealand T20I record did Allen's 137 break?
Devdutt Padikkal vs Finn Allen 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.
Finn Allen is a specialist batter for Kolkata Knight Riders, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 967 fantasy points, averaging 48 pts per game with a best of 217 pts. He has scored 504 IPL runs at a strike rate of 158. He has won 2 MOTM awards this season.
International career: Finn Allen has scored 1,955 T20I runs in 100 matches at an average of 25.72, with 3 centuries internationally. He has also taken 24 T20I wickets at an average of 31.92 with an economy of 7.60. In ODIs, he has 782 runs across 41 matches (avg 23.0).
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.
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