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Devdutt Padikkal vs Mitchell Santner — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Devdutt Padikkal or Mitchell Santner?

Mitchell Santner has the edge on the headline numbers: Mitchell Santner leads on T20I batting (1,108 runs, avg 20.5). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Devdutt Padikkal (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) has 38 T20I runs at avg 19.0 in 2 matches. Mitchell Santner (Edinburgh Castle Rockers) has 1,108 T20I runs at avg 20.5 in 138 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Devdutt Padikkal
🔴 RCB · 8.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Mitchell Santner
🏰 ECR · 9 cr
🏏
Devdutt Padikkal
🔴 Royal Challengers Bengaluru
BAT
8.5 cr
Credits
79
Avg Pts
288
Best FP
167.4
Pts/Cr
792
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🏏
Mitchell Santner
🏰 Edinburgh Castle Rockers
AR🌏 OS🏅 2× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
65
Avg Pts
207
Best FP
127.1
Pts/Cr
298
Total Runs
18
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 Devdutt Padikkal
14 higher avg pts · 288 best fantasy score
🏏 Devdutt Padikkal
VS
🏏 Mitchell Santner
T20I Career Overview
2Matches138
🏏 Batting
38Runs1108
19.00Batting Avg20.52
100.00Strike Rate133.17
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries2
1Sixes 🔴42
29
Best Score
77*
🎳 Bowling
0Wickets142
—Bowling Avg23.33
—Economy Rate7.17
05-Wkt Hauls0
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Best Figures
4/11
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Devdutt Padikkal vs Mitchell Santner — 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).

IPL season stats
StatisticDevdutt PadikkalMitchell Santner
Matches1820
Avg fantasy points7965
Best fantasy score288207
Runs792298
Strike rate102.5151.3
Fours8225
Sixes2512
Half-centuries (50+)31
Centuries (100+)20
Highest score21152
Wickets018
Economy rate5.006.70
Best spell (wkts)05
Catches158
Total dismissals169
International career — T20I
StatisticDevdutt PadikkalMitchell Santner
Matches2138
Runs381108
Batting average19.0020.52
Strike rate100.0133.2
Half-centuries (50+)02
Wickets0142
Bowling average—23.33
Economy rate—7.17

📋 Format by format

T20I. Devdutt Padikkal has played 2 T20Is and Mitchell Santner 138. Devdutt Padikkal has 38 runs at 19.0 (strike rate 100.0), against 1,108 at 20.5 (133.2) for Mitchell Santner, so Mitchell Santner has scored more. Mitchell Santner also bowls: 142 wickets at an economy of 7.17, while Devdutt Padikkal has not taken a T20I wicket.

Test. Devdutt Padikkal has played 4 Tests and Mitchell Santner 33. Devdutt Padikkal has 418 runs at 69.7 (strike rate 60.1), against 1,089 at 24.8 (47.0) for Mitchell Santner, so Mitchell Santner has scored more. Hundreds: Devdutt Padikkal 2, Mitchell Santner 1. Fifties: 1 and 4. Mitchell Santner also bowls: 80 wickets at an economy of 2.86, while Devdutt Padikkal has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 23 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Devdutt Padikkal
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Better economy rate
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
🏏 Mitchell Santner
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More wickets
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Devdutt Padikkal
79 avg pts · 288 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Mitchell Santner
Captaining Devdutt Padikkal gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Devdutt Padikkal vs Mitchell Santner — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Devdutt Padikkal has scored 38 T20I runs in 2 matches at an average of 19.00.

T20I career: Mitchell Santner has scored 1,108 T20I runs in 138 matches at an average of 20.52, with 2 half-centuries. He has also taken 142 T20I wickets at an average of 23.33 with an economy of 7.17.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Devdutt Padikkal is the stronger pick with an average of 79 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.

Stats are sourced from international career records. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who has better fantasy stats — Devdutt Padikkal or Mitchell Santner?

Based on recent data, Devdutt Padikkal has the edge with a higher average of 79 fantasy points per game. Devdutt Padikkal leads in runs scored (792 runs). Overall Devdutt Padikkal is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Devdutt Padikkal vs Mitchell Santner — who is a better fantasy captain?

Devdutt Padikkal is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 79 pts per game with a best score of 288 pts. As captain you earn 2× points, so choosing the player in better form is crucial. Always check the toss and playing XI before finalising your captain.

Who has a better strike rate — Devdutt Padikkal or Mitchell Santner?

Mitchell Santner has the superior batting strike rate this season (151.3), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Devdutt Padikkal and Mitchell Santner?

Devdutt Padikkal costs 8.5 Cr and Mitchell Santner costs 9 Cr in current fantasy. The player with lower credits who delivers similar points gives you better value, freeing up budget for other expensive picks.

How many MOTM awards have Devdutt Padikkal and Mitchell Santner won?

Devdutt Padikkal has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Mitchell Santner has won 2 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Devdutt Padikkal or Mitchell Santner in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Devdutt Padikkal is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions — if Royal Challengers Bengaluru are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for Edinburgh Castle Rockers. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Devdutt Padikkal or Mitchell Santner?

Mitchell Santner has more T20I runs: Devdutt Padikkal has 38 in 2 matches (average 19.0) and Mitchell Santner has 1,108 in 138 (average 20.5).

Who has more Test runs, Devdutt Padikkal or Mitchell Santner?

Mitchell Santner has more Test runs: Devdutt Padikkal has 418 in 4 matches (average 69.7) and Mitchell Santner has 1,089 in 33 (average 24.8).
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