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Eshan Malinga vs Ravindra Jadeja — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Ravindra Jadeja has the edge on the headline numbers: Ravindra Jadeja averages 64 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. Ravindra Jadeja (Rajasthan Royals) averages 64 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Eshan Malinga vs Ravindra Jadeja — 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 | Ravindra Jadeja |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 47 | 64 |
| Best fantasy score | 159 | 176 |
| Runs | 36 | 331 |
| Strike rate | 94.7 | 102.2 |
| Fours | 3 | 29 |
| Sixes | 1 | 5 |
| Highest score | 14 | 45 |
| Wickets | 25 | 20 |
| Economy rate | 8.94 | 4.17 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 4 | 4 |
| Catches | 5 | 4 |
| Total dismissals | 6 | 4 |
| Statistic | Eshan Malinga | Ravindra Jadeja |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 11 | 74 |
| Runs | 5 | 515 |
| Batting average | 5.00 | 21.46 |
| Strike rate | 50.0 | 127.2 |
| Wickets | 9 | 54 |
| Bowling average | 34.67 | 29.85 |
| Economy rate | 9.22 | 7.13 |
Eshan Malinga vs Ravindra Jadeja 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 945 fantasy points, averaging 47 pts per game with a best of 159 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 36 IPL runs at a strike rate of 94.7, and has claimed 25 IPL wickets with an economy of 8.94.
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.
Ravindra Jadeja is a all-rounder for Rajasthan Royals, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 17 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1081 fantasy points, averaging 64 pts per game with a best of 176 pts. He has scored 331 IPL runs at a strike rate of 102.2, picking up 20 IPL wickets at an economy of 4.17. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.
International career: Ravindra Jadeja has scored 2,880 ODI runs in 207 matches at an average of 32.36, with 13 half-centuries internationally. He has also taken 225 ODI wickets at an average of 37.17 with an economy of 4.90. In TESTs, he has 4,140 runs across 90 matches (avg 38.0).
Batting edge: Ravindra Jadeja 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, Ravindra Jadeja is the stronger pick right now with an average of 64 pts per game and a best score of 176 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, Ravindra Jadeja 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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