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Eshan Malinga vs Kartik Tyagi — IPL 2026

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Eshan Malinga
🌅 SRH · 9 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Kartik Tyagi
💜 KKR · 8 cr
🏏
Eshan Malinga
🌅 Sunrisers Hyderabad
BOWL🌏 OS🏅 1× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
47
Avg Pts
119
Best FP
52.7
Pts/Cr
2
Total Runs
15
Total Wkts
🏏
Kartik Tyagi
💜 Kolkata Knight Riders
BOWL
8 cr
Credits
48
Avg Pts
100
Best FP
54.3
Pts/Cr
10
Total Runs
13
Total Wkts
⚖️ Too Close to Call
Both players are evenly matched — pick based on ground & match-up!
Fantasy Overview — Full Season
474Season Points434
47Avg Pts / Match48
119Best Fantasy Score100
10Matches Played9
1MOTM Awards 🏅0
9Credits8
52.7Pts per Credit54.3
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Eshan Malinga
✓ More wickets
✓ More MOTM awards
🏏 Kartik Tyagi
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Better economy rate
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
Both players are closely matched — consider pitch conditions and recent form before choosing captain.
📝 Analysis & Fantasy Impact

Eshan Malinga vs Kartik Tyagi is one of the most searched IPL 2026 fantasy comparisons. 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 10 matches he has scored a total of 474 fantasy points, averaging 47 pts per game with a best of 119 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 2 runs at a strike rate of 33.3, and has claimed 15 wickets with an economy of 8.82. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.

Kartik Tyagi is a specialist bowler for Kolkata Knight Riders, priced at 8 Cr. Across 9 matches he has earned 434 fantasy points, averaging 48 pts per game with a best of 100 pts. He has scored 10 runs at a strike rate of 142.9, picking up 13 wickets at an economy of 8.79.

Batting edge: Kartik Tyagi 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 IPL 2026, and becomes especially valuable in conditions that offer pace or spin movement.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Kartik Tyagi is the stronger pick right now with an average of 48 pts per game and a best score of 100 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, Kartik Tyagi 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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