Eshan Malinga vs Jason Holder — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Eshan Malinga vs Jason Holder 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.

Eshan Malinga is a specialist bowler for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 9 Cr this season. Over 14 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 615 fantasy points, averaging 44 pts per game with a best of 119 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 7 IPL runs at a strike rate of 41.2, and has claimed 19 IPL wickets with an economy of 8.90. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.

International career: Eshan Malinga has scored 1 T20I runs in 8 matches at an average of 1.00 internationally. He has also taken 8 T20I wickets at an average of 26.88 with an economy of 9.42.

Jason Holder is a all-rounder for Gujarat Titans, priced at 8.5 Cr. Across 10 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 735 fantasy points, averaging 74 pts per game with a best of 155 pts. He has scored 58 IPL runs at a strike rate of 123.4, picking up 17 IPL wickets at an economy of 7.55. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.

International career: Jason Holder has scored 2,144 ODI runs in 129 matches at an average of 25.22, with 12 half-centuries internationally. He has also taken 151 ODI wickets at an average of 37.10 with an economy of 5.57. In T20Is, he has 869 runs across 93 matches (avg 18.9).

Batting edge: Jason Holder 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: Eshan Malinga 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, Jason Holder is the stronger pick right now with an average of 74 pts per game and a best score of 155 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, Jason Holder 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.