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Donovan Ferreira vs Riyan Parag — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Donovan Ferreira (Rajasthan Royals) averages 55 fantasy pts per match. Riyan Parag (Rajasthan Royals) averages 47 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Donovan Ferreira vs Riyan Parag — 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 | Riyan Parag |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 14 | 14 |
| Avg fantasy points | 55 | 47 |
| Best fantasy score | 138 | 153 |
| Runs | 317 | 309 |
| Strike rate | 179.1 | 157.7 |
| Fours | 25 | 24 |
| Sixes | 23 | 21 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 2 |
| Highest score | 69 | 90 |
| Wickets | 1 | 2 |
| Economy rate | 13.67 | 9.50 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 1 | 1 |
| Catches | 13 | 4 |
| Total dismissals | 13 | 4 |
| Statistic | Donovan Ferreira | Riyan Parag |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 16 | 9 |
| Runs | 240 | 106 |
| Batting average | 18.46 | 17.67 |
| Strike rate | 155.8 | 151.4 |
| Wickets | 2 | 4 |
| Bowling average | 76.50 | 20.75 |
| Economy rate | 8.66 | 6.73 |
Donovan Ferreira vs Riyan Parag 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.
Riyan Parag is a all-rounder for Rajasthan Royals, priced at 9 Cr. Across 14 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 653 fantasy points, averaging 47 pts per game with a best of 153 pts. He has scored 309 IPL runs at a strike rate of 157.7, picking up 2 IPL wickets at an economy of 9.50.
International career: Riyan Parag has scored 106 T20I runs in 9 matches at an average of 17.67 internationally. He has also taken 4 T20I wickets at an average of 20.75 with an economy of 6.73.
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: Riyan Parag 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 55 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.
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