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Devdutt Padikkal vs Nitish Rana — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Devdutt Padikkal (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 64 fantasy pts per match. Nitish Rana (Delhi Capitals) averages 63 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Devdutt Padikkal vs Nitish Rana — 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 | Nitish Rana |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 15 | 11 |
| Avg fantasy points | 64 | 63 |
| Best fantasy score | 152 | 212 |
| Runs | 464 | 230 |
| Strike rate | 168.7 | 140.2 |
| Fours | 49 | 28 |
| Sixes | 24 | 10 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 2 |
| Highest score | 61 | 91 |
| Wickets | 0 | 7 |
| Economy rate | 0.00 | 5.17 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 6 |
| Catches | 13 | 2 |
| Total dismissals | 14 | 3 |
Devdutt Padikkal vs Nitish Rana 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.
Nitish Rana is a specialist batter for Delhi Capitals, priced at 8.5 Cr. Across 11 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 688 fantasy points, averaging 63 pts per game with a best of 212 pts. He has scored 230 IPL runs at a strike rate of 140.2, picking up 7 IPL wickets at an economy of 5.17.
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: Nitish Rana 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 64 pts per game and a best score of 152 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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