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Eshan Malinga vs Rashid Khan — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Rashid Khan has the edge on the headline numbers: Rashid Khan averages 70 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Eshan Malinga's 47. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Eshan Malinga (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 47 fantasy pts per match. Rashid Khan (Gujarat Titans) averages 70 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Eshan Malinga vs Rashid Khan — 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 | Rashid Khan |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 47 | 70 |
| Best fantasy score | 159 | 203 |
| Runs | 32 | 148 |
| Strike rate | 97.0 | 98.0 |
| Fours | 3 | 14 |
| Sixes | 1 | 4 |
| Highest score | 14 | 37 |
| Wickets | 25 | 32 |
| Economy rate | 8.97 | 7.22 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 4 | 6 |
| Catches | 5 | 11 |
| Total dismissals | 5 | 13 |
| Statistic | Eshan Malinga | Rashid Khan |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 11 | 115 |
| Runs | 5 | 622 |
| Batting average | 5.00 | 14.81 |
| Strike rate | 50.0 | — |
| Wickets | 9 | 193 |
| Bowling average | 34.67 | 13.73 |
| Economy rate | 9.22 | — |
| Five-wicket hauls | 0 | 2 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Eshan Malinga has played 11 T20Is and Rashid Khan 115. Eshan Malinga has 5 runs at 5.0 (strike rate 50.0), against 622 at 14.8 for Rashid Khan, so Rashid Khan has scored more. With the ball, Eshan Malinga has 9 wickets at an economy of 9.22 and Rashid Khan 193; Rashid Khan has more wickets.
ODI. Eshan Malinga has played 7 ODIs and Rashid Khan 123. Eshan Malinga has 14 runs at 4.7 (strike rate 25.4), against 1,469 at 18.8 for Rashid Khan, so Rashid Khan has scored more. With the ball, Eshan Malinga has 4 wickets at an economy of 6.03 and Rashid Khan 226; Rashid Khan has more wickets.
International numbers up to 20 June 2026.
Eshan Malinga vs Rashid Khan 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 941 fantasy points, averaging 47 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 25 IPL wickets with an economy of 8.97.
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.
Rashid Khan is a specialist bowler for Gujarat Titans, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1402 fantasy points, averaging 70 pts per game with a best of 203 pts. He has scored 148 IPL runs at a strike rate of 98, picking up 32 IPL wickets at an economy of 7.22. He has won 3 MOTM awards this season.
International career: Rashid Khan has scored 1,469 ODI runs in 123 matches at an average of 18.83, with 5 half-centuries internationally. He has also taken 226 ODI wickets at an average of 19.43. In T20Is, he has 622 runs across 115 matches (avg 14.8).
Batting edge: Rashid Khan 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: Rashid Khan 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, Rashid Khan is the stronger pick right now with an average of 70 pts per game and a best score of 203 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, Rashid Khan 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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