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Devdutt Padikkal vs Heinrich Klaasen — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Devdutt Padikkal (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 84 fantasy pts per match. Heinrich Klaasen (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 59 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Devdutt Padikkal vs Heinrich Klaasen — 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 | Heinrich Klaasen |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 17 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 84 | 59 |
| Best fantasy score | 288 | 167 |
| Runs | 792 | 569 |
| Strike rate | 102.5 | 166.9 |
| Fours | 82 | 48 |
| Sixes | 25 | 31 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 6 |
| Centuries (100+) | 2 | 0 |
| Highest score | 211 | 69 |
| Economy rate | 5.00 | 0.00 |
| Catches | 15 | 14 |
| Total dismissals | 16 | 14 |
| Statistic | Devdutt Padikkal | Heinrich Klaasen |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 2 | 57 |
| Runs | 38 | 1000 |
| Batting average | 19.00 | 23.26 |
| Strike rate | 100.0 | 141.8 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 5 |
| Economy rate | — | 14.00 |
Devdutt Padikkal vs Heinrich Klaasen 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 17 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1423 fantasy points, averaging 84 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 301 TEST runs in 3 matches at an average of 100.33, with 1 century internationally.
Heinrich Klaasen is a wicket-keeper batter for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1187 fantasy points, averaging 59 pts per game with a best of 167 pts. He has scored 569 IPL runs at a strike rate of 166.9. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.
International career: Heinrich Klaasen has scored 2,131 ODI runs in 59 matches at an average of 44.40, with 4 centuries internationally. In T20Is, he has 1,000 runs across 57 matches (avg 23.3).
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 84 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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