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Devdutt Padikkal vs Jason Holder — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Devdutt Padikkal (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 64 fantasy pts per match. Jason Holder (Gujarat Titans) averages 72 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Devdutt Padikkal vs Jason Holder — 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 | Jason Holder |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 15 | 13 |
| Avg fantasy points | 64 | 72 |
| Best fantasy score | 152 | 155 |
| Runs | 464 | 86 |
| Strike rate | 168.7 | 150.9 |
| Fours | 49 | 3 |
| Sixes | 24 | 6 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 0 |
| Highest score | 61 | 23 |
| Wickets | 0 | 21 |
| Economy rate | 0.00 | 7.37 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 4 |
| Catches | 13 | 8 |
| Total dismissals | 14 | 8 |
| Statistic | Devdutt Padikkal | Jason Holder |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 2 | 93 |
| Runs | 38 | 869 |
| Batting average | 19.00 | 18.89 |
| Strike rate | 100.0 | 140.2 |
| Wickets | 0 | 105 |
| Bowling average | — | 27.06 |
| Economy rate | — | 8.78 |
| Five-wicket hauls | 0 | 1 |
Devdutt Padikkal vs Jason Holder 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.
Jason Holder is a all-rounder for Gujarat Titans, priced at 8.5 Cr. Across 13 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 934 fantasy points, averaging 72 pts per game with a best of 155 pts. He has scored 86 IPL runs at a strike rate of 150.9, picking up 21 IPL wickets at an economy of 7.37. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.
International career: Jason Holder has scored 2,144 ODI runs in 129 matches at an average of 25.22, with 12 half-centuries internationally. He has also taken 151 ODI wickets at an average of 37.10 with an economy of 5.57. In T20Is, he has 869 runs across 93 matches (avg 18.9).
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.
Bowling edge: Jason Holder has been the more impactful bowler in IPL 2026, and becomes especially valuable in conditions that offer pace or spin movement.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Jason Holder is the stronger pick right now with an average of 72 pts per game and a best score of 155 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, Jason Holder 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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