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Donovan Ferreira vs Nicholas Pooran — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Donovan Ferreira has the edge on the headline numbers: Donovan Ferreira averages 51 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Nicholas Pooran's 49. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Donovan Ferreira (Rajasthan Royals) averages 51 fantasy pts per match. Nicholas Pooran (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 49 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Donovan Ferreira vs Nicholas Pooran — 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 | Nicholas Pooran |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 51 | 49 |
| Best fantasy score | 138 | 157 |
| Runs | 417 | 433 |
| Strike rate | 158.0 | 151.9 |
| Fours | 30 | 27 |
| Sixes | 30 | 34 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 3 |
| Highest score | 69 | 63 |
| Wickets | 1 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 10.00 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 1 | 0 |
| Catches | 18 | 14 |
| Total dismissals | 22 | 19 |
| Statistic | Donovan Ferreira | Nicholas Pooran |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 16 | 105 |
| Runs | 240 | 2177 |
| Batting average | 18.46 | 25.31 |
| Strike rate | 155.8 | 134.8 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 12 |
| Wickets | 2 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 76.50 | — |
| Economy rate | 8.66 | — |
Donovan Ferreira vs Nicholas Pooran 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 8.5 Cr this season. Over 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1023 fantasy points, averaging 51 pts per game with a best of 138 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 417 IPL runs at a strike rate of 158, and has claimed 1 IPL wickets with an economy of 10.00. 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.
Nicholas Pooran is a wicket-keeper batter for Lucknow Super Giants, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 979 fantasy points, averaging 49 pts per game with a best of 157 pts. He has scored 433 IPL runs at a strike rate of 151.9. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.
International career: Nicholas Pooran has scored 2,177 T20I runs in 105 matches at an average of 25.31, with 12 half-centuries internationally. In ODIs, he has 1,829 runs across 57 matches (avg 38.9).
Batting edge: Nicholas Pooran 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: Donovan Ferreira 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, Donovan Ferreira is the stronger pick right now with an average of 51 pts per game and a best score of 138 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, Donovan Ferreira 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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