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Devdutt Padikkal vs Finn Allen — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Devdutt Padikkal (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 64 fantasy pts per match. Finn Allen (Kolkata Knight Riders) averages 60 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 | 15 | 18 |
| Avg fantasy points | 64 | 60 |
| Best fantasy score | 152 | 217 |
| Runs | 464 | 528 |
| Strike rate | 168.7 | 191.3 |
| Fours | 49 | 55 |
| Sixes | 24 | 35 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 2 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 61 | 100 |
| Catches | 13 | 4 |
| Total dismissals | 14 | 5 |
| 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 |
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 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.
Finn Allen is a specialist batter for Kolkata Knight Riders, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 18 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1078 fantasy points, averaging 60 pts per game with a best of 217 pts. He has scored 528 IPL runs at a strike rate of 191.3. He has won 3 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: Finn Allen 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 64 pts per game and a best score of 152 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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