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Dhruv Jurel vs Nathan Lyon — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Dhruv Jurel (Rajasthan Royals) averages 74 fantasy pts per match. Nathan Lyon (Australia) averages 0 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Dhruv Jurel vs Nathan Lyon 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 9 Cr this season. Over 15 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1112 fantasy points, averaging 74 pts per game with a best of 146 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 508 IPL runs at a strike rate of 155.4.
International career: Dhruv Jurel has scored 459 TEST runs in 9 matches at an average of 35.31, with 1 century internationally.
Nathan Lyon is a specialist bowler for Australia, priced at 9 Cr. No IPL 2026 performance data recorded yet — see international career stats below.
International career: Nathan Lyon has scored 1,651 TEST runs in 141 matches at an average of 12.70 internationally. He has also taken 567 TEST wickets at an average of 30.16 with an economy of 2.95.
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.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Dhruv Jurel is the stronger pick right now with an average of 74 pts per game and a best score of 146 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.
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