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Dhruv Jurel vs Ryan Rickelton — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Dhruv Jurel or Ryan Rickelton?

Dhruv Jurel has the edge on the headline numbers: Dhruv Jurel averages 78 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Ryan Rickelton's 75. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Dhruv Jurel (Rajasthan Royals) averages 78 fantasy pts per match. Ryan Rickelton (Mumbai Indians) averages 75 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Dhruv Jurel
👑 RR · 8.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Ryan Rickelton
🔵 MI · 9 cr
🏏
Dhruv Jurel
👑 Rajasthan Royals
🧤 WK
8.5 cr
Credits
78
Avg Pts
217
Best FP
172.7
Pts/Cr
707
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🏏
Ryan Rickelton
🔵 Mumbai Indians
🧤 WK🌏 OS🏅 3× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
75
Avg Pts
217
Best FP
172.9
Pts/Cr
793
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
📊Showing IPL 2026 season stats
⚖️ Too Close to Call
Both players are evenly matched — pick based on ground & match-up!
Fantasy Overview — Full Season
1468Season Points1556
78Avg Pts / Match75
217Best Fantasy Score217
19Matches Played20
0MOTM Awards 🏅3
8.5Credits9
172.7Pts per Credit172.9

Dhruv Jurel vs Ryan Rickelton — 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).

IPL season stats
StatisticDhruv JurelRyan Rickelton
Matches1920
Avg fantasy points7875
Best fantasy score217217
Runs707793
Strike rate115.3162.5
Fours6561
Sixes2754
Half-centuries (50+)75
Centuries (100+)11
Highest score115123
Economy rate1.000.00
Catches2611
Total dismissals3212
International career — T20I
StatisticDhruv JurelRyan Rickelton
Matches428
Runs12680
Batting average4.0027.20
Strike rate52.2146.2
Half-centuries (50+)03
Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Dhruv Jurel
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
🏏 Ryan Rickelton
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
Both players are closely matched — consider pitch conditions and recent form before choosing captain.
📝 Analysis & Fantasy Impact

Dhruv Jurel vs Ryan Rickelton 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.

Ryan Rickelton is a wicket-keeper batter for Mumbai Indians, priced at 9 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1501 fantasy points, averaging 75 pts per game with a best of 217 pts. He has scored 793 IPL runs at a strike rate of 162.5. He has won 3 MOTM awards this season.

International career: Ryan Rickelton has scored 680 T20I runs in 28 matches at an average of 27.20, with 3 half-centuries internationally.

Batting edge: Ryan Rickelton 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 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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