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Eshan Malinga vs Ryan Rickelton — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Ryan Rickelton has the edge on the headline numbers: Ryan Rickelton averages 72 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. Ryan Rickelton (Mumbai Indians) averages 72 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 | 47 | 72 |
| Best fantasy score | 159 | 217 |
| Runs | 32 | 758 |
| Strike rate | 97.0 | 157.6 |
| Fours | 3 | 58 |
| Sixes | 1 | 51 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 5 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 14 | 123 |
| Wickets | 25 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 8.97 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 4 | 0 |
| Catches | 5 | 11 |
| Total dismissals | 5 | 12 |
| Statistic | Eshan Malinga | Ryan Rickelton |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 11 | 29 |
| Runs | 5 | 741 |
| Batting average | 5.00 | 28.50 |
| Strike rate | 50.0 | — |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 4 |
| Wickets | 9 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 34.67 | — |
| Economy rate | 9.22 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Eshan Malinga has played 11 T20Is and Ryan Rickelton 29. Eshan Malinga has 5 runs at 5.0 (strike rate 50.0), against 741 at 28.5 for Ryan Rickelton, so Ryan Rickelton has scored more. Eshan Malinga also bowls: 9 wickets at an economy of 9.22, while Ryan Rickelton has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Eshan Malinga has played 7 ODIs and Ryan Rickelton 19. Eshan Malinga has 14 runs at 4.7 (strike rate 25.4), against 552 at 32.5 for Ryan Rickelton, so Ryan Rickelton has scored more. Hundreds: Eshan Malinga 0, Ryan Rickelton 1. Fifties: 0 and 2.
International numbers up to 14 June 2026.
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 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.
Ryan Rickelton is a wicket-keeper batter for Mumbai Indians, priced at 9 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1439 fantasy points, averaging 72 pts per game with a best of 217 pts. He has scored 758 IPL runs at a strike rate of 157.6. He has won 3 MOTM awards this season.
International career: Ryan Rickelton has scored 741 T20I runs in 29 matches at an average of 28.50, with 4 half-centuries internationally. In ODIs, he has 552 runs across 19 matches (avg 32.5).
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 72 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.
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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