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Hardik Pandya vs Krunal Pandya — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Krunal Pandya has the edge on the headline numbers: Krunal Pandya averages 50 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Hardik Pandya's 44. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Hardik Pandya (Mumbai Indians) averages 44 fantasy pts per match. Krunal Pandya (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 50 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Hardik Pandya vs Krunal Pandya — 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 | Hardik Pandya | Krunal Pandya |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 10 | 16 |
| Avg fantasy points | 44 | 50 |
| Best fantasy score | 103 | 131 |
| Runs | 206 | 226 |
| Strike rate | 138.3 | 145.8 |
| Fours | 21 | 20 |
| Sixes | 7 | 11 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 40 | 73 |
| Wickets | 4 | 14 |
| Economy rate | 11.41 | 8.42 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 1 | 2 |
| Catches | 2 | 2 |
| Total dismissals | 2 | 2 |
| Statistic | Hardik Pandya | Krunal Pandya |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 136 | 32 |
| Runs | 2221 | 213 |
| Batting average | 27.76 | 15.21 |
| Strike rate | 145.1 | 89.5 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 9 | 0 |
| Wickets | 114 | 15 |
| Bowling average | 26.82 | 36.93 |
| Economy rate | 8.33 | 8.11 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Hardik Pandya has played 136 T20Is and Krunal Pandya 32. Hardik Pandya has 2,221 runs at 27.8 (strike rate 145.1), against 213 at 15.2 (89.5) for Krunal Pandya, so Hardik Pandya has scored more. With the ball, Hardik Pandya has 114 wickets at an economy of 8.33 and Krunal Pandya 15 at 8.11; Hardik Pandya has more wickets while Krunal Pandya is more economical.
ODI. Hardik Pandya has played 94 ODIs and Krunal Pandya 5. Hardik Pandya has 1,904 runs at 32.8 (strike rate 111.5), against 130 at 65.0 (101.6) for Krunal Pandya, so Hardik Pandya has scored more. With the ball, Hardik Pandya has 91 wickets and Krunal Pandya 2 at 5.87; Hardik Pandya has more wickets.
International numbers up to 30 August 2026.
Hardik Pandya vs Krunal Pandya 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.
Hardik Pandya is a all-rounder for Mumbai Indians, priced at 10 Cr this season. Over 10 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 444 fantasy points, averaging 44 pts per game with a best of 103 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 206 IPL runs at a strike rate of 138.3, and has claimed 4 IPL wickets with an economy of 11.41.
International career: Hardik Pandya has scored 2,221 T20I runs in 136 matches at an average of 27.76, with 9 half-centuries internationally. He has also taken 114 T20I wickets at an average of 26.82 with an economy of 8.33. In ODIs, he has 1,904 runs across 94 matches (avg 32.8).
Krunal Pandya is a all-rounder for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 8.5 Cr. Across 16 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 801 fantasy points, averaging 50 pts per game with a best of 131 pts. He has scored 226 IPL runs at a strike rate of 145.8, picking up 14 IPL wickets at an economy of 8.42.
International career: Krunal Pandya has scored 213 T20I runs in 32 matches at an average of 15.21 internationally. He has also taken 15 T20I wickets at an average of 36.93 with an economy of 8.11.
Batting edge: Krunal Pandya 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: Krunal Pandya 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, Krunal Pandya is the stronger pick right now with an average of 50 pts per game and a best score of 131 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, Krunal Pandya 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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