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Devdutt Padikkal vs Liam Livingstone — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Devdutt Padikkal has the edge on the headline numbers: Devdutt Padikkal averages 79 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Liam Livingstone's 63. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Devdutt Padikkal (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 79 fantasy pts per match. Liam Livingstone (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 63 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Devdutt Padikkal vs Liam Livingstone — 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 | Liam Livingstone |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 18 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 79 | 63 |
| Best fantasy score | 288 | 211 |
| Runs | 792 | 453 |
| Strike rate | 102.5 | 141.1 |
| Fours | 82 | 32 |
| Sixes | 25 | 25 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 2 | 0 |
| Highest score | 211 | 69 |
| Wickets | 0 | 11 |
| Economy rate | 5.00 | 8.68 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 3 |
| Catches | 15 | 11 |
| Total dismissals | 16 | 13 |
| Statistic | Devdutt Padikkal | Liam Livingstone |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 2 | 60 |
| Runs | 38 | 955 |
| Batting average | 19.00 | 25.13 |
| Strike rate | 100.0 | — |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 2 |
| Wickets | 0 | 33 |
| Bowling average | — | 25.39 |
| Economy rate | — | 8.73 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Devdutt Padikkal has played 2 T20Is and Liam Livingstone 60. Devdutt Padikkal has 38 runs at 19.0 (strike rate 100.0), against 955 at 25.1 for Liam Livingstone, so Liam Livingstone has scored more. Hundreds: Devdutt Padikkal 0, Liam Livingstone 1. Fifties: 0 and 2. Liam Livingstone also bowls: 33 wickets at an economy of 8.73, while Devdutt Padikkal has not taken a T20I wicket.
Test. Devdutt Padikkal has played 4 Tests and Liam Livingstone 1. Devdutt Padikkal has 418 runs at 69.7 (strike rate 60.1), against 16 at 16.0 (88.9) for Liam Livingstone, so Devdutt Padikkal has scored more. Hundreds: Devdutt Padikkal 2, Liam Livingstone 0. Fifties: 1 and 0.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
Devdutt Padikkal vs Liam Livingstone 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.
Liam Livingstone is a all-rounder for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1266 fantasy points, averaging 63 pts per game with a best of 211 pts. He has scored 453 IPL runs at a strike rate of 141.1, picking up 11 IPL wickets at an economy of 8.68. He has won 2 MOTM awards this season.
International career: Liam Livingstone has scored 955 T20I runs in 60 matches at an average of 25.13, with 1 century internationally. He has also taken 33 T20I wickets at an average of 25.39 with an economy of 8.73. In ODIs, he has 932 runs across 39 matches (avg 31.1).
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: Liam Livingstone 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, 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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