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Donovan Ferreira vs Jofra Archer — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Donovan Ferreira (Rajasthan Royals) averages 55 fantasy pts per match. Jofra Archer (Rajasthan Royals) averages 65 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Donovan Ferreira vs Jofra Archer — 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 | Donovan Ferreira | Jofra Archer |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 14 | 18 |
| Avg fantasy points | 55 | 65 |
| Best fantasy score | 138 | 185 |
| Runs | 317 | 71 |
| Strike rate | 179.1 | 104.4 |
| Fours | 25 | 7 |
| Sixes | 23 | 4 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 0 |
| Highest score | 69 | 32 |
| Wickets | 1 | 31 |
| Economy rate | 13.67 | 6.44 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 1 | 5 |
| Catches | 13 | 8 |
| Total dismissals | 13 | 10 |
| Statistic | Donovan Ferreira | Jofra Archer |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 16 | 45 |
| Runs | 240 | 114 |
| Batting average | 18.46 | 11.40 |
| Strike rate | 155.8 | 148.1 |
| Wickets | 2 | 57 |
| Bowling average | 76.50 | 24.16 |
| Economy rate | 8.66 | 8.31 |
Donovan Ferreira vs Jofra Archer 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.
Donovan Ferreira is a specialist batter for Rajasthan Royals, priced at 8 Cr this season. Over 14 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 766 fantasy points, averaging 55 pts per game with a best of 138 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 317 IPL runs at a strike rate of 179.1, and has claimed 1 IPL wickets with an economy of 13.67. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.
International career: Donovan Ferreira has scored 240 T20I runs in 16 matches at an average of 18.46 internationally. He has also taken 2 T20I wickets at an average of 76.50 with an economy of 8.66.
Jofra Archer is a specialist bowler for Rajasthan Royals, priced at 9 Cr. Across 18 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1177 fantasy points, averaging 65 pts per game with a best of 185 pts. He has scored 71 IPL runs at a strike rate of 104.4, picking up 31 IPL wickets at an economy of 6.44. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.
International career: Jofra Archer has scored 114 T20I runs in 45 matches at an average of 11.40 internationally. He has also taken 57 T20I wickets at an average of 24.16 with an economy of 8.31. He has taken 59 ODI wickets internationally.
Batting edge: Donovan Ferreira 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: Jofra Archer 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, Jofra Archer is the stronger pick right now with an average of 65 pts per game and a best score of 185 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, Jofra Archer 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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