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Eshan Malinga vs Kagiso Rabada — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Eshan Malinga (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 52 fantasy pts per match. Kagiso Rabada (Gujarat Titans) averages 61 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Eshan Malinga vs Kagiso Rabada — 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 | Eshan Malinga | Kagiso Rabada |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 52 | 61 |
| Best fantasy score | 159 | 130 |
| Runs | 9 | 47 |
| Strike rate | 64.3 | 123.7 |
| Fours | 0 | 5 |
| Sixes | 0 | 2 |
| Highest score | 5 | 23 |
| Wickets | 28 | 29 |
| Economy rate | 8.98 | 9.68 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 4 | 3 |
| Catches | 4 | 7 |
| Total dismissals | 5 | 7 |
| Statistic | Eshan Malinga | Kagiso Rabada |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 11 | 76 |
| Runs | 5 | 184 |
| Batting average | 5.00 | 14.15 |
| Strike rate | 71.4 | 115.7 |
| Wickets | 9 | 78 |
| Bowling average | 23.89 | 29.35 |
| Economy rate | 9.42 | 8.41 |
Eshan Malinga vs Kagiso Rabada 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 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1034 fantasy points, averaging 52 pts per game with a best of 159 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 9 IPL runs at a strike rate of 64.3, and has claimed 28 IPL wickets with an economy of 8.98. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.
International career: Eshan Malinga has scored 5 T20I runs in 11 matches at an average of 5.00 internationally. He has also taken 9 T20I wickets at an average of 23.89 with an economy of 9.42.
Kagiso Rabada is a specialist bowler for Gujarat Titans, priced at 9 Cr. Across 17 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1037 fantasy points, averaging 61 pts per game with a best of 130 pts. He has scored 47 IPL runs at a strike rate of 123.7, picking up 29 IPL wickets at an economy of 9.68. He has won 2 MOTM awards this season.
International career: Kagiso Rabada has scored 401 ODI runs in 103 matches at an average of 14.85 internationally. He has also taken 164 ODI wickets at an average of 27.45 with an economy of 5.11. He has taken 78 T20I wickets internationally.
Batting edge: Kagiso Rabada 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: Kagiso Rabada 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, Kagiso Rabada is the stronger pick right now with an average of 61 pts per game and a best score of 130 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, Kagiso Rabada 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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