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Hardik Pandya vs Ravindra Jadeja: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Ravindra Jadeja has the edge on the headline numbers: Ravindra Jadeja averages 64 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. Ravindra Jadeja (Rajasthan Royals) averages 64 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Hardik Pandya vs Ravindra Jadeja · 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 | Ravindra Jadeja |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 10 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 44 | 64 |
| Best fantasy score | 103 | 176 |
| Runs | 206 | 331 |
| Strike rate | 138.3 | 102.2 |
| Fours | 21 | 29 |
| Sixes | 7 | 5 |
| Highest score | 40 | 45 |
| Wickets | 4 | 20 |
| Economy rate | 11.41 | 4.17 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 1 | 4 |
| Catches | 2 | 4 |
| Total dismissals | 2 | 4 |
| Statistic | Hardik Pandya | Ravindra Jadeja |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 136 | 74 |
| Runs | 2221 | 515 |
| Batting average | 27.76 | 21.46 |
| Strike rate | 145.1 | 127.2 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 9 | 0 |
| Wickets | 114 | 54 |
| Bowling average | 26.82 | 29.85 |
| Economy rate | 8.33 | 7.13 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Hardik Pandya has played 136 T20Is and Ravindra Jadeja 74. Hardik Pandya has 2,221 runs at 27.8 (strike rate 145.1), against 515 at 21.5 (127.2) for Ravindra Jadeja, so Hardik Pandya has scored more. With the ball, Hardik Pandya has 114 wickets at an economy of 8.33 and Ravindra Jadeja 54 at 7.13; Hardik Pandya has more wickets while Ravindra Jadeja is more economical.
ODI. Hardik Pandya has played 94 ODIs and Ravindra Jadeja 210. Hardik Pandya has 1,904 runs at 32.8 (strike rate 111.5), against 2,905 at 32.3 (86.4) for Ravindra Jadeja, so Ravindra Jadeja has scored more. With the ball, Hardik Pandya has 91 wickets and Ravindra Jadeja 232; Ravindra Jadeja has more wickets.
Test. Hardik Pandya has played 11 Tests and Ravindra Jadeja 90. Hardik Pandya has 532 runs at 31.3, against 4,140 at 38.0 (55.3) for Ravindra Jadeja, so Ravindra Jadeja has scored more. Hundreds: Hardik Pandya 1, Ravindra Jadeja 6. Fifties: 4 and 28. With the ball, Hardik Pandya has 17 wickets at an economy of 3.42 and Ravindra Jadeja 350 at 2.59; Ravindra Jadeja has more wickets.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
Did you know: Hardik Pandya
- He is the first fast-bowling all-rounder to reach 1,000 runs and 100 wickets in T20 Internationals.
- In the 2024 T20 World Cup final he took three wickets, including Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller, and bowled the final over.
- He won the 2024 and 2026 T20 World Cups and the 2025 Champions Trophy with India.
- He captained Gujarat Titans to the IPL title in 2022, their first season, the first captain since Shane Warne in 2008 to win in a team's debut year.
Did you know: Ravindra Jadeja
- He was vice-captain of the India side that won the 2008 Under-19 World Cup under Virat Kohli.
- In 2012 he became the first Indian to score three first-class triple centuries.
- He was the leading wicket-taker and player of the final at the 2013 Champions Trophy.
- He won the 2024 T20 World Cup and retired from T20Is straight after it.
🧠Quick quiz: Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja
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- 1. What did Hardik bowl until he was 18?
- 2. Which team did Hardik captain to the IPL title in its first season?
- 3. Jadeja was vice-captain of India's 2008 Under-19 World Cup winners. Who captained them?
- 4. What first-class record did Jadeja set as an Indian in 2012?
Hardik Pandya vs Ravindra Jadeja 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).
Ravindra Jadeja is a all-rounder for Rajasthan Royals, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 17 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1081 fantasy points, averaging 64 pts per game with a best of 176 pts. He has scored 331 IPL runs at a strike rate of 102.2, picking up 20 IPL wickets at an economy of 4.17. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.
International career: Ravindra Jadeja has scored 2,905 ODI runs in 210 matches at an average of 32.28, with 13 half-centuries internationally. He has also taken 232 ODI wickets at an average of 36.54. In TESTs, he has 4,140 runs across 90 matches (avg 38.0).
Batting edge: Ravindra Jadeja 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: Ravindra Jadeja 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, Ravindra Jadeja is the stronger pick right now with an average of 64 pts per game and a best score of 176 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, Ravindra Jadeja 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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