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Jacob Bethell vs Prince Yadav — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Jacob Bethell (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 51 fantasy pts per match. Prince Yadav (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 45 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Jacob Bethell vs Prince Yadav — 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 | Jacob Bethell | Prince Yadav |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 13 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 51 | 45 |
| Best fantasy score | 165 | 129 |
| Runs | 275 | 11 |
| Strike rate | 79.5 | 157.1 |
| Fours | 30 | 0 |
| Sixes | 8 | 1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 0 |
| Highest score | 76 | 6 |
| Wickets | 4 | 22 |
| Economy rate | 3.72 | 7.67 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 4 | 3 |
| Catches | 10 | 6 |
| Total dismissals | 10 | 6 |
Jacob Bethell vs Prince Yadav 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).
Prince Yadav is a specialist bowler for Lucknow Super Giants, priced at 8.5 Cr. Across 17 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 759 fantasy points, averaging 45 pts per game with a best of 129 pts. He has scored 11 IPL runs at a strike rate of 157.1, picking up 22 IPL wickets at an economy of 7.67.
Batting edge: Jacob Bethell 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: Prince Yadav 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.
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