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Eshan Malinga vs Liam Livingstone — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Liam Livingstone has the edge on the headline numbers: Liam Livingstone averages 63 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Eshan Malinga's 51. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Eshan Malinga (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 51 fantasy pts per match. Liam Livingstone (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 63 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Eshan Malinga vs Liam Livingstone — 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 | Liam Livingstone |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 51 | 63 |
| Best fantasy score | 159 | 211 |
| Runs | 32 | 453 |
| Strike rate | 97.0 | 141.1 |
| Fours | 3 | 32 |
| Sixes | 1 | 25 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Highest score | 14 | 69 |
| Wickets | 27 | 11 |
| Economy rate | 8.83 | 8.68 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 4 | 3 |
| Catches | 5 | 11 |
| Total dismissals | 5 | 13 |
| Statistic | Eshan Malinga | Liam Livingstone |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 11 | 60 |
| Runs | 5 | 955 |
| Batting average | 5.00 | 25.13 |
| Strike rate | 50.0 | — |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 2 |
| Wickets | 9 | 33 |
| Bowling average | 34.67 | 25.39 |
| Economy rate | 9.22 | 8.73 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Eshan Malinga has played 11 T20Is and Liam Livingstone 60. Eshan Malinga has 5 runs at 5.0 (strike rate 50.0), against 955 at 25.1 for Liam Livingstone, so Liam Livingstone has scored more. Hundreds: Eshan Malinga 0, Liam Livingstone 1. Fifties: 0 and 2. With the ball, Eshan Malinga has 9 wickets at an economy of 9.22 and Liam Livingstone 33 at 8.73; Liam Livingstone has more wickets.
ODI. Eshan Malinga has played 7 ODIs and Liam Livingstone 39. Eshan Malinga has 14 runs at 4.7 (strike rate 25.4), against 932 at 31.1 (111.0) for Liam Livingstone, so Liam Livingstone has scored more. Hundreds: Eshan Malinga 0, Liam Livingstone 1. Fifties: 0 and 4. With the ball, Eshan Malinga has 4 wickets at an economy of 6.03 and Liam Livingstone 25; Liam Livingstone has more wickets.
International numbers up to 14 June 2026.
Eshan Malinga vs Liam Livingstone 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 1021 fantasy points, averaging 51 pts per game with a best of 159 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 32 IPL runs at a strike rate of 97, and has claimed 27 IPL wickets with an economy of 8.83.
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 34.67 with an economy of 9.22.
Liam Livingstone is a all-rounder for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1266 fantasy points, averaging 63 pts per game with a best of 211 pts. He has scored 453 IPL runs at a strike rate of 141.1, picking up 11 IPL wickets at an economy of 8.68. He has won 2 MOTM awards this season.
International career: Liam Livingstone has scored 955 T20I runs in 60 matches at an average of 25.13, with 1 century internationally. He has also taken 33 T20I wickets at an average of 25.39 with an economy of 8.73. In ODIs, he has 932 runs across 39 matches (avg 31.1).
Batting edge: Liam Livingstone 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, Liam Livingstone is the stronger pick right now with an average of 63 pts per game and a best score of 211 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, Liam Livingstone 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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