Ishan Kishan vs Cooper Connolly — IPL 2026

Ishan Kishan vs Cooper Connolly 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.

Ishan Kishan is a wicket-keeper batter for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 10.5 Cr this season. Over 11 matches he has scored a total of 792 fantasy points, averaging 72 pts per game with a best of 160 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 409 runs at a strike rate of 186.8. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.

Cooper Connolly is a all-rounder for Punjab Kings, priced at 8.5 Cr. Across 9 matches he has earned 718 fantasy points, averaging 80 pts per game with a best of 195 pts. He has scored 367 runs at a strike rate of 170.7. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.

Batting edge: Ishan Kishan 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, Cooper Connolly is the stronger pick right now with an average of 80 pts per game and a best score of 195 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, Cooper Connolly 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.