Jacob Duffy vs Rishabh Pant — IPL 2026

Jacob Duffy vs Rishabh Pant is one of the most searched IPL 2026 fantasy comparisons. Both players bring different strengths to your XI, and the right choice can be the difference between topping the leaderboard or missing out.

Jacob Duffy is a specialist bowler for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 7 Cr this season. Over 5 matches he has scored a total of 279 fantasy points, averaging 56 pts per game with a best of 129 pts., and has claimed 8 wickets with an economy of 9.61. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.

Rishabh Pant is a wicket-keeper batter for Lucknow Super Giants, priced at 9 Cr. Across 14 matches he has earned 637 fantasy points, averaging 46 pts per game with a best of 155 pts. He has scored 312 runs at a strike rate of 138.1.

Batting edge: Rishabh Pant 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 Duffy has been the more impactful bowler IPL 2026, and becomes especially valuable in conditions that offer pace or spin movement.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Jacob Duffy is the stronger pick right now with an average of 56 pts per game and a best score of 129 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 Duffy 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.