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Devdutt Padikkal vs Rajat Patidar: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Devdutt Padikkal has the edge on the headline numbers: Devdutt Padikkal averages 79 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Rajat Patidar's 70. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Devdutt Padikkal (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 79 fantasy pts per match. Rajat Patidar (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 70 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Devdutt Padikkal vs Rajat Patidar · 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 | Rajat Patidar |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 18 | 15 |
| Avg fantasy points | 79 | 70 |
| Best fantasy score | 288 | 201 |
| Runs | 792 | 501 |
| Strike rate | 102.5 | 192.7 |
| Fours | 82 | 30 |
| Sixes | 25 | 42 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 5 |
| Centuries (100+) | 2 | 0 |
| Highest score | 211 | 93 |
| Economy rate | 5.00 | 0.00 |
| Catches | 15 | 10 |
| Total dismissals | 16 | 10 |
| Statistic | Devdutt Padikkal | Rajat Patidar |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 4 | 3 |
| Runs | 418 | 63 |
| Batting average | 69.67 | 10.50 |
| Strike rate | 60.1 | 38.4 |
| Centuries (100+) | 2 | 0 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 1 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 5.00 | — |
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Test. Devdutt Padikkal has played 4 Tests and Rajat Patidar 3. Devdutt Padikkal has 418 runs at 69.7 (strike rate 60.1), against 63 at 10.5 (38.4) for Rajat Patidar, so Devdutt Padikkal has scored more. Hundreds: Devdutt Padikkal 2, Rajat Patidar 0. Fifties: 1 and 0.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
Devdutt Padikkal vs Rajat Patidar 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.
Rajat Patidar is a specialist batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 15 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1053 fantasy points, averaging 70 pts per game with a best of 201 pts. He has scored 501 IPL runs at a strike rate of 192.7. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.
International career: Rajat Patidar has scored 63 TEST runs in 3 matches at an average of 10.50 internationally.
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.
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.
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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