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Eshan Malinga vs Manav Suthar — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Manav Suthar has the edge on the headline numbers: Manav Suthar averages 148 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Eshan Malinga's 48. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Eshan Malinga (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 48 fantasy pts per match. Manav Suthar (Gujarat Titans) averages 148 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Eshan Malinga vs Manav Suthar — 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 | Manav Suthar |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 7 |
| Avg fantasy points | 48 | 148 |
| Best fantasy score | 159 | 425 |
| Runs | 37 | 79 |
| Strike rate | 90.2 | 49.4 |
| Fours | 3 | 7 |
| Sixes | 1 | 2 |
| Highest score | 14 | 33 |
| Wickets | 25 | 25 |
| Economy rate | 8.96 | 3.19 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 4 | 10 |
| Catches | 5 | 9 |
| Total dismissals | 6 | 9 |
Eshan Malinga vs Manav Suthar 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 956 fantasy points, averaging 48 pts per game with a best of 159 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 37 IPL runs at a strike rate of 90.2, and has claimed 25 IPL wickets with an economy of 8.96.
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.
Manav Suthar is a specialist bowler for Gujarat Titans, priced at 8.5 Cr. Across 7 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1038 fantasy points, averaging 148 pts per game with a best of 425 pts. He has scored 79 IPL runs at a strike rate of 49.4, picking up 25 IPL wickets at an economy of 3.19.
International career: Manav Suthar has scored 79 TEST runs in 3 matches at an average of 19.75 internationally. He has also taken 23 TEST wickets at an average of 17.35.
Batting edge: Manav Suthar 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.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Manav Suthar is the stronger pick right now with an average of 148 pts per game and a best score of 425 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, Manav Suthar 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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