Haris Rauf vs Rajat Patidar — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Haris Rauf vs Rajat Patidar is one of the most searched IPL 2026 fantasy comparisons. Both players bring different strengths to your XI, and the right choice can be the difference between topping the leaderboard or missing out.

Haris Rauf is a specialist bowler for Pakistan, priced at 9.5 Cr this season. Over 0 matches he has scored a total of 0 fantasy points, averaging 0 pts per game with a best of 0 pts..

Rajat Patidar is a specialist batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 14 matches he has earned 998 fantasy points, averaging 71 pts per game with a best of 201 pts. He has scored 486 runs at a strike rate of 196.8. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.

Batting edge: Rajat Patidar 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, Rajat Patidar is the stronger pick right now with an average of 71 pts per game and a best score of 201 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, Rajat Patidar 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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