Jasprit Bumrah vs Nitish Kumar Reddy — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Jasprit Bumrah vs Nitish Kumar Reddy 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.

Jasprit Bumrah is a specialist bowler for Mumbai Indians, priced at 10 Cr this season. Over 13 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 187 fantasy points, averaging 14 pts per game with a best of 39 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 5 IPL runs at a strike rate of 250, and has claimed 4 IPL wickets with an economy of 8.37.

International career: Jasprit Bumrah has scored 12 T20I runs in 92 matches at an average of 2.40 internationally. He has also taken 118 T20I wickets at an average of 18.52 with an economy of 6.63. He has taken 143 ODI wickets internationally.

Nitish Kumar Reddy is a all-rounder for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 8.5 Cr. Across 14 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 863 fantasy points, averaging 62 pts per game with a best of 134 pts. He has scored 302 IPL runs at a strike rate of 171.6, picking up 8 IPL wickets at an economy of 10.17. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.

Batting edge: Nitish Kumar Reddy 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: Nitish Kumar Reddy 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, Nitish Kumar Reddy is the stronger pick right now with an average of 62 pts per game and a best score of 134 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, Nitish Kumar Reddy 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.