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Dhruv Jurel vs Wanindu Hasaranga — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Dhruv Jurel (Rajasthan Royals) averages 68 fantasy pts per match. Wanindu Hasaranga (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 71 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Dhruv Jurel vs Wanindu Hasaranga — 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 | Wanindu Hasaranga |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 17 | 12 |
| Avg fantasy points | 68 | 71 |
| Best fantasy score | 146 | 119 |
| Runs | 534 | 149 |
| Strike rate | 151.3 | 158.5 |
| Fours | 51 | 10 |
| Sixes | 24 | 9 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 6 | 0 |
| Highest score | 81 | 29 |
| Wickets | 0 | 14 |
| Economy rate | 0.00 | 7.19 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 3 |
| Catches | 18 | 9 |
| Total dismissals | 24 | 9 |
Dhruv Jurel vs Wanindu Hasaranga 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 17 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1152 fantasy points, averaging 68 pts per game with a best of 146 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 534 IPL runs at a strike rate of 151.3.
International career: Dhruv Jurel has scored 459 TEST runs in 9 matches at an average of 35.31, with 1 century internationally.
Wanindu Hasaranga is a all-rounder for Lucknow Super Giants, priced at 10 Cr. Across 12 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 855 fantasy points, averaging 71 pts per game with a best of 119 pts. He has scored 149 IPL runs at a strike rate of 158.5, picking up 14 IPL wickets at an economy of 7.19. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.
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: Wanindu Hasaranga 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, Wanindu Hasaranga is the stronger pick right now with an average of 71 pts per game and a best score of 119 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, Wanindu Hasaranga 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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