Ishan Kishan vs Pat Cummins — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Ishan Kishan 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.

Ishan Kishan is a wicket-keeper batter for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 10 Cr this season. Over 15 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1229 fantasy points, averaging 82 pts per game with a best of 160 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 602 IPL runs at a strike rate of 182.4. He has won Man of the Match 3 times this season.

International career: Ishan Kishan has scored 1,328 T20I runs in 45 matches at an average of 30.18, with 1 century internationally. In ODIs, he has 886 runs across 26 matches (avg 42.2).

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: 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.

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, Ishan Kishan is the stronger pick right now with an average of 82 pts per game and a best score of 160 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, Ishan Kishan 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.