Glenn Phillips vs KL Rahul — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Glenn Phillips vs KL Rahul 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.

Glenn Phillips is a all-rounder for Gujarat Titans, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 6 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 171 fantasy points, averaging 29 pts per game with a best of 38 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 55 IPL runs at a strike rate of 119.6.

International career: Glenn Phillips has scored 2,226 T20I runs in 93 matches at an average of 31.80, with 2 centuries internationally. He has also taken 9 T20I wickets at an average of 35.00 with an economy of 8.44. In ODIs, he has 1,191 runs across 46 matches (avg 41.1).

KL Rahul is a wicket-keeper batter for Delhi Capitals, priced at 11 Cr. Across 14 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1109 fantasy points, averaging 79 pts per game with a best of 287 pts. He has scored 593 IPL runs at a strike rate of 174.4. He has won 2 MOTM awards this season.

International career: KL Rahul has scored 3,270 ODI runs in 91 matches at an average of 51.09, with 8 centuries internationally. In T20Is, he has 2,149 runs across 69 matches (avg 36.4).

Batting edge: KL Rahul 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.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, KL Rahul is the stronger pick right now with an average of 79 pts per game and a best score of 287 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, KL Rahul 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.