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Dhruv Jurel vs Kagiso Rabada — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Dhruv Jurel has the edge on the headline numbers: Dhruv Jurel averages 78 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Kagiso Rabada's 61. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Dhruv Jurel (Rajasthan Royals) averages 78 fantasy pts per match. Kagiso Rabada (Gujarat Titans) averages 61 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Dhruv Jurel vs Kagiso Rabada — 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 | Dhruv Jurel | Kagiso Rabada |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 19 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 78 | 61 |
| Best fantasy score | 217 | 130 |
| Runs | 707 | 47 |
| Strike rate | 115.3 | 123.7 |
| Fours | 65 | 5 |
| Sixes | 27 | 2 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 7 | 0 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Highest score | 115 | 23 |
| Wickets | 0 | 29 |
| Economy rate | 1.00 | 9.68 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 3 |
| Catches | 26 | 7 |
| Total dismissals | 32 | 7 |
| Statistic | Dhruv Jurel | Kagiso Rabada |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 4 | 76 |
| Runs | 12 | 184 |
| Batting average | 4.00 | 14.15 |
| Strike rate | 52.2 | 115.7 |
| Wickets | 0 | 78 |
| Bowling average | — | 29.35 |
| Economy rate | — | 8.41 |
Dhruv Jurel vs Kagiso Rabada 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.
Dhruv Jurel is a wicket-keeper batter for Rajasthan Royals, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 19 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1488 fantasy points, averaging 78 pts per game with a best of 217 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 707 IPL runs at a strike rate of 115.3.
International career: Dhruv Jurel has scored 632 TEST runs in 11 matches at an average of 42.13, with 2 centuries internationally.
Kagiso Rabada is a specialist bowler for Gujarat Titans, priced at 9 Cr. Across 17 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1037 fantasy points, averaging 61 pts per game with a best of 130 pts. He has scored 47 IPL runs at a strike rate of 123.7, picking up 29 IPL wickets at an economy of 9.68. He has won 2 MOTM awards this season.
International career: Kagiso Rabada has scored 401 ODI runs in 103 matches at an average of 14.85 internationally. He has also taken 164 ODI wickets at an average of 27.45 with an economy of 5.11. He has taken 78 T20I wickets internationally.
Batting edge: Dhruv Jurel 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: Kagiso Rabada 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, Dhruv Jurel is the stronger pick right now with an average of 78 pts per game and a best score of 217 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, Dhruv Jurel 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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