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Eshan Malinga vs Nitish Kumar Reddy — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Eshan Malinga or Nitish Kumar Reddy?

Eshan Malinga has the edge on the headline numbers: Eshan Malinga leads on T20I bowling (9 wickets, avg 34.7). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Eshan Malinga (Sunrisers Hyderabad) has 5 T20I runs at avg 5.0 in 11 matches. Nitish Kumar Reddy (India) has 90 T20I runs in 4 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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

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PLAYER 1
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Eshan Malinga
🌅 SRH · 9 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Nitish Kumar Reddy
🇮🇳 IND · 8.5 cr
🏏
Eshan Malinga
🌅 Sunrisers Hyderabad
BOWL🌏 OS
9 cr
Credits
51
Avg Pts
159
Best FP
183.9
Pts/Cr
32
Total Runs
27
Total Wkts
🏏
Nitish Kumar Reddy
🇮🇳 India
AR🏅 1× MOTM
8.5 cr
Credits
55
Avg Pts
125
Best FP
145.5
Pts/Cr
293
Total Runs
16
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
⚖️ Too Close to Call
Both players are evenly matched — pick based on ground & match-up!
🏏 Eshan Malinga
VS
🏏 Nitish Kumar Reddy
T20I Career Overview
11Matches4
🏏 Batting
5Runs90
5.00Batting Avg—
50.00Strike Rate—
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries1
0Sixes 🔴0
3*
Best Score
74
🎳 Bowling
9Wickets3
34.67Bowling Avg0.00
9.22Economy Rate—
05-Wkt Hauls0
2/24
Best Figures
2/23
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Eshan Malinga vs Nitish Kumar Reddy — 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).

IPL season stats
StatisticEshan MalingaNitish Kumar Reddy
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points5155
Best fantasy score159125
Runs32293
Strike rate97.0162.8
Fours318
Sixes120
Half-centuries (50+)01
Highest score1456
Wickets2716
Economy rate8.839.08
Best spell (wkts)43
Catches513
Total dismissals514
International career — T20I
StatisticEshan MalingaNitish Kumar Reddy
Matches114
Runs590
Batting average5.00—
Strike rate50.0—
Half-centuries (50+)01
Wickets93
Bowling average34.670.00
Economy rate9.22—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Eshan Malinga has played 11 T20Is and Nitish Kumar Reddy 4. Eshan Malinga has 5 runs at 5.0 (strike rate 50.0), against 90 for Nitish Kumar Reddy, so Nitish Kumar Reddy has scored more. With the ball, Eshan Malinga has 9 wickets at an economy of 9.22 and Nitish Kumar Reddy 3; Eshan Malinga has more wickets.

ODI. Eshan Malinga has played 7 ODIs and Nitish Kumar Reddy 4. Eshan Malinga has 14 runs at 4.7 (strike rate 25.4), against 100 for Nitish Kumar Reddy, so Nitish Kumar Reddy has scored more.

International numbers up to 14 June 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Eshan Malinga
✓ More wickets
✓ Better economy rate
🏏 Nitish Kumar Reddy
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
Both players are closely matched — consider pitch conditions and recent form before choosing captain.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Eshan Malinga vs Nitish Kumar Reddy — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Eshan Malinga has scored 5 T20I runs in 11 matches at an average of 5.00. He has also taken 9 T20I wickets at an average of 34.67 with an economy of 9.22.

T20I career: He has also taken 3 T20I wickets.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Nitish Kumar Reddy is the stronger pick with an average of 55 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.

Stats are sourced from international career records. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who has better fantasy stats — Eshan Malinga or Nitish Kumar Reddy?

Based on recent data, Nitish Kumar Reddy has the edge with a higher average of 55 fantasy points per game. Nitish Kumar Reddy leads in runs scored (293 runs). Overall Nitish Kumar Reddy is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Eshan Malinga vs Nitish Kumar Reddy — who is a better fantasy captain?

Nitish Kumar Reddy is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 55 pts per game with a best score of 159 pts. As captain you earn 2× points, so choosing the player in better form is crucial. Always check the toss and playing XI before finalising your captain.

Who has a better strike rate — Eshan Malinga or Nitish Kumar Reddy?

Nitish Kumar Reddy has the superior batting strike rate this season (162.8), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Eshan Malinga and Nitish Kumar Reddy?

Eshan Malinga costs 9 Cr and Nitish Kumar Reddy costs 8.5 Cr in current fantasy. The player with lower credits who delivers similar points gives you better value, freeing up budget for other expensive picks.

How many MOTM awards have Eshan Malinga and Nitish Kumar Reddy won?

Eshan Malinga has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Nitish Kumar Reddy has won 1 MOTM award. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Eshan Malinga or Nitish Kumar Reddy in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Nitish Kumar Reddy is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions — if Sunrisers Hyderabad are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for India. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Eshan Malinga or Nitish Kumar Reddy?

Nitish Kumar Reddy has more T20I runs: Eshan Malinga has 5 in 11 matches (average 5.0) and Nitish Kumar Reddy has 90 in 4.

Who has more ODI runs, Eshan Malinga or Nitish Kumar Reddy?

Nitish Kumar Reddy has more ODI runs: Eshan Malinga has 14 in 7 matches (average 4.7) and Nitish Kumar Reddy has 100 in 4.
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