⚔️HEAD-TO-HEAD
Ishan Kishan vs Sanju Samson — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Ishan Kishan (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 74 fantasy pts per match. Sanju Samson (Chennai Super Kings) averages 62 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form
Ishan Kishan vs Sanju Samson — 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 | Sanju Samson |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 74 | 62 |
| Best fantasy score | 197 | 228 |
| Runs | 729 | 483 |
| Strike rate | 164.9 | 161.0 |
| Fours | 73 | 54 |
| Sixes | 35 | 24 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 5 | 1 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 2 |
| Highest score | 125 | 115 |
| Catches | 10 | 5 |
| Total dismissals | 16 | 9 |
| Statistic | Ishan Kishan | Sanju Samson |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 45 | 61 |
| Runs | 1328 | 1399 |
| Batting average | 30.18 | 29.15 |
| Strike rate | 148.1 | 157.0 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 3 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 10 | 6 |
Ishan Kishan vs Sanju Samson 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 Cr this season. Over 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1482 fantasy points, averaging 74 pts per game with a best of 197 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 729 IPL runs at a strike rate of 164.9. 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).
Sanju Samson is a wicket-keeper batter for Chennai Super Kings, priced at 9 Cr. Across 17 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1057 fantasy points, averaging 62 pts per game with a best of 228 pts. He has scored 483 IPL runs at a strike rate of 161. He has won 3 MOTM awards this season.
International career: Sanju Samson has scored 1,399 T20I runs in 61 matches at an average of 29.15, with 3 centuries internationally. In ODIs, he has 510 runs across 16 matches (avg 56.7).
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.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Ishan Kishan is the stronger pick right now with an average of 74 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.
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.
Found an issue or have a suggestion? Contact us — we’d love to hear from you.