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Devdutt Padikkal vs Mitchell Marsh — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Mitchell Marsh has the edge on the headline numbers: Mitchell Marsh averages 88 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Devdutt Padikkal's 84. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Devdutt Padikkal (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 84 fantasy pts per match. Mitchell Marsh (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 88 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Devdutt Padikkal vs Mitchell Marsh — 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 | Mitchell Marsh |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 17 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 84 | 88 |
| Best fantasy score | 288 | 232 |
| Runs | 792 | 951 |
| Strike rate | 102.5 | 167.7 |
| Fours | 82 | 89 |
| Sixes | 25 | 62 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 7 |
| Centuries (100+) | 2 | 1 |
| Highest score | 211 | 111 |
| Economy rate | 5.00 | 0.00 |
| Catches | 15 | 5 |
| Total dismissals | 16 | 5 |
| Statistic | Devdutt Padikkal | Mitchell Marsh |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 2 | 86 |
| Runs | 38 | 2256 |
| Batting average | 19.00 | 33.67 |
| Strike rate | 100.0 | 142.0 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 14 |
| Wickets | 0 | 17 |
| Bowling average | — | 22.76 |
| Economy rate | — | 7.74 |
Devdutt Padikkal vs Mitchell Marsh 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 418 TEST runs in 4 matches at an average of 69.67, with 2 centuries internationally.
Mitchell Marsh is a all-rounder for Lucknow Super Giants, priced at 10 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1754 fantasy points, averaging 88 pts per game with a best of 232 pts. He has scored 951 IPL runs at a strike rate of 167.7. He has won 5 MOTM awards this season.
International career: Mitchell Marsh has scored 3,066 ODI runs in 97 matches at an average of 37.85, with 4 centuries internationally. He has also taken 57 ODI wickets at an average of 35.28 with an economy of 5.50. In T20Is, he has 2,256 runs across 86 matches (avg 33.7).
Batting edge: Mitchell Marsh 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, Mitchell Marsh is the stronger pick right now with an average of 88 pts per game and a best score of 232 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, Mitchell Marsh 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.
Stats are updated after every IPL 2026 match. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool or check the Fantasy Leaderboard to see how top managers are building their teams.
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