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Ishan Kishan vs Pathum Nissanka — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Ishan Kishan (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 84 fantasy pts per match. Pathum Nissanka (Delhi Capitals) averages 48 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Ishan Kishan vs Pathum Nissanka — 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 | Ishan Kishan | Pathum Nissanka |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 18 | 15 |
| Avg fantasy points | 84 | 48 |
| Best fantasy score | 197 | 120 |
| Runs | 761 | 410 |
| Strike rate | 176.6 | 126.2 |
| Fours | 77 | 48 |
| Sixes | 40 | 15 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 6 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Highest score | 125 | 79 |
| Catches | 5 | 3 |
| Total dismissals | 11 | 3 |
| Statistic | Ishan Kishan | Pathum Nissanka |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 45 | 84 |
| Runs | 1328 | 2506 |
| Batting average | 30.18 | 31.33 |
| Strike rate | 148.1 | 127.5 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 2 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 10 | 18 |
Ishan Kishan vs Pathum Nissanka 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 9.5 Cr this season. Over 18 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1508 fantasy points, averaging 84 pts per game with a best of 197 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 761 IPL runs at a strike rate of 176.6. 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).
Pathum Nissanka is a specialist batter for Delhi Capitals, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 15 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 721 fantasy points, averaging 48 pts per game with a best of 120 pts. He has scored 410 IPL runs at a strike rate of 126.2.
International career: Pathum Nissanka has scored 2,506 T20I runs in 84 matches at an average of 31.33, with 2 centuries internationally. In ODIs, he has 2,232 runs across 66 matches (avg 35.4).
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, Ishan Kishan is the stronger pick right now with an average of 84 pts per game and a best score of 197 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.
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