Hardik Pandya vs Pat Cummins — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Hardik Pandya vs Pat Cummins 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 428 fantasy points, averaging 43 pts per game with a best of 87 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 194 IPL runs at a strike rate of 136.6, 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 1,897 runs across 92 matches (avg 33.3).

Pat Cummins is a specialist bowler for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 10 Cr. Across 8 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 342 fantasy points, averaging 43 pts per game with a best of 99 pts. He has scored 30 IPL runs at a strike rate of 157.9, picking up 8 IPL wickets at an economy of 9.59. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.

International career: Pat Cummins has scored 525 ODI runs in 88 matches at an average of 14.19 internationally. He has also taken 140 ODI wickets at an average of 28.78 with an economy of 5.27. In TESTs, he has 1,567 runs across 72 matches (avg 16.7).

Batting edge: Hardik 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: Pat Cummins 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, Hardik Pandya is the stronger pick right now with an average of 43 pts per game and a best score of 87 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, Hardik 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.