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Eshan Malinga vs Ryan Rickelton — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Eshan Malinga (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 52 fantasy pts per match. Ryan Rickelton (Mumbai Indians) averages 70 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Eshan Malinga vs Ryan Rickelton — 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 | Ryan Rickelton |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 52 | 70 |
| Best fantasy score | 159 | 217 |
| Runs | 9 | 712 |
| Strike rate | 64.3 | 179.8 |
| Fours | 0 | 54 |
| Sixes | 0 | 53 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 4 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 5 | 123 |
| Wickets | 28 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 8.98 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 4 | 0 |
| Catches | 4 | 11 |
| Total dismissals | 5 | 12 |
| Statistic | Eshan Malinga | Ryan Rickelton |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 11 | 28 |
| Runs | 5 | 680 |
| Batting average | 5.00 | 27.20 |
| Strike rate | 71.4 | 146.2 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Wickets | 9 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 23.89 | — |
| Economy rate | 9.42 | — |
Eshan Malinga vs Ryan Rickelton 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 1034 fantasy points, averaging 52 pts per game with a best of 159 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 9 IPL runs at a strike rate of 64.3, and has claimed 28 IPL wickets with an economy of 8.98. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.
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 23.89 with an economy of 9.42.
Ryan Rickelton is a wicket-keeper batter for Mumbai Indians, priced at 9 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1408 fantasy points, averaging 70 pts per game with a best of 217 pts. He has scored 712 IPL runs at a strike rate of 179.8. He has won 3 MOTM awards this season.
International career: Ryan Rickelton has scored 680 T20I runs in 28 matches at an average of 27.20, with 3 half-centuries internationally.
Batting edge: Ryan Rickelton 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, Ryan Rickelton is the stronger pick right now with an average of 70 pts per game and a best score of 217 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, Ryan Rickelton 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.
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