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Jacob Bethell vs Naman DhirIPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Jacob Bethell (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 51 fantasy pts per match. Naman Dhir (Mumbai Indians) averages 50 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Jacob Bethell
🔴 RCB · 8.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Naman Dhir
🔵 MI · 8 cr
🏏
Jacob Bethell
🔴 Royal Challengers Bengaluru
BAT🌏 OS🏅 1× MOTM
8.5 cr
Credits
51
Avg Pts
165
Best FP
78.0
Pts/Cr
275
Total Runs
4
Total Wkts
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Naman Dhir
🔵 Mumbai Indians
BAT
8 cr
Credits
50
Avg Pts
105
Best FP
80.6
Pts/Cr
317
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
📊Showing IPL 2026 season stats
⚖️ Too Close to Call
Both players are evenly matched — pick based on ground & match-up!
Fantasy Overview — Full Season
663Season Points645
51Avg Pts / Match50
165Best Fantasy Score105
13Matches Played13
1MOTM Awards 🏅0
8.5Credits8
78.0Pts per Credit80.6

Jacob Bethell vs Naman Dhir — 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).

IPL season stats
StatisticJacob BethellNaman Dhir
Matches1313
Avg fantasy points5150
Best fantasy score165105
Runs275317
Strike rate79.5148.1
Fours3031
Sixes813
Half-centuries (50+)22
Highest score7657
Wickets40
Economy rate3.720.00
Best spell (wkts)40
Catches109
Total dismissals109
Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Jacob Bethell
More wickets
Higher avg fantasy pts
More MOTM awards
🏏 Naman Dhir
Superior run-scorer
Higher strike rate
More big-hitting sixes
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
Both players are closely matched — consider pitch conditions and recent form before choosing captain.
📝 Analysis & Fantasy Impact

Jacob Bethell vs Naman Dhir 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.

Jacob Bethell is a specialist batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 13 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 663 fantasy points, averaging 51 pts per game with a best of 165 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 275 IPL runs at a strike rate of 79.5, and has claimed 4 IPL wickets with an economy of 3.72. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.

International career: Jacob Bethell has scored 697 T20I runs in 31 matches at an average of 29.04, with 1 century internationally. He has also taken 8 T20I wickets at an average of 16.88 with an economy of 8.71. In ODIs, he has 603 runs across 21 matches (avg 33.5).

Naman Dhir is a specialist batter for Mumbai Indians, priced at 8 Cr. Across 13 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 645 fantasy points, averaging 50 pts per game with a best of 105 pts. He has scored 317 IPL runs at a strike rate of 148.1.

Batting edge: Naman Dhir 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: Jacob Bethell 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, Jacob Bethell is the stronger pick right now with an average of 51 pts per game and a best score of 165 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, Jacob Bethell 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.

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