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Devdutt Padikkal vs Travis Head — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Devdutt Padikkal has the edge on the headline numbers: Devdutt Padikkal averages 79 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Travis Head's 55. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Devdutt Padikkal (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 79 fantasy pts per match. Travis Head (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 55 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Devdutt Padikkal vs Travis Head — 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 | Travis Head |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 18 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 79 | 55 |
| Best fantasy score | 288 | 172 |
| Runs | 792 | 655 |
| Strike rate | 102.5 | 120.0 |
| Fours | 82 | 85 |
| Sixes | 25 | 23 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 2 | 1 |
| Highest score | 211 | 112 |
| Wickets | 0 | 1 |
| Economy rate | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 1 |
| Catches | 15 | 3 |
| Total dismissals | 16 | 3 |
| Statistic | Devdutt Padikkal | Travis Head |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 2 | 53 |
| Runs | 38 | 1335 |
| Batting average | 19.00 | 28.40 |
| Strike rate | 100.0 | 157.2 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 6 |
| Wickets | 0 | 1 |
| Bowling average | — | 56.00 |
| Economy rate | — | 9.33 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Devdutt Padikkal has played 2 T20Is and Travis Head 53. Devdutt Padikkal has 38 runs at 19.0 (strike rate 100.0), against 1,335 at 28.4 (157.2) for Travis Head, so Travis Head has scored more.
Test. Devdutt Padikkal has played 4 Tests and Travis Head 67. Devdutt Padikkal has 418 runs at 69.7 (strike rate 60.1), against 4,653 at 43.1 (69.7) for Travis Head, so Travis Head has scored more. Hundreds: Devdutt Padikkal 2, Travis Head 12. Fifties: 1 and 20. Travis Head also bowls: 16 wickets at an economy of 3.70, while Devdutt Padikkal has not taken a Test wicket.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
Devdutt Padikkal vs Travis Head 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.
Travis Head is a specialist batter for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 9 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1107 fantasy points, averaging 55 pts per game with a best of 172 pts. He has scored 655 IPL runs at a strike rate of 120, picking up 1 IPL wickets at an economy of 5.00. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.
International career: Travis Head has scored 3,273 ODI runs in 85 matches at an average of 43.64, with 8 centuries internationally. He has also taken 28 ODI wickets at an average of 40.61 with an economy of 5.76. In TESTs, he has 4,653 runs across 67 matches (avg 43.1).
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: Travis Head 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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