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Jofra Archer vs Nitish Kumar Reddy — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Jofra Archer (Rajasthan Royals) averages 75 fantasy pts per match. Nitish Kumar Reddy (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 56 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Jofra Archer vs Nitish Kumar Reddy — 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 | Jofra Archer | Nitish Kumar Reddy |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 16 |
| Avg fantasy points | 75 | 56 |
| Best fantasy score | 197 | 134 |
| Runs | 103 | 302 |
| Strike rate | 79.8 | 171.6 |
| Fours | 10 | 19 |
| Sixes | 4 | 21 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 32 | 56 |
| Wickets | 40 | 10 |
| Economy rate | 5.89 | 9.44 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 6 | 2 |
| Catches | 8 | 10 |
| Total dismissals | 10 | 11 |
Jofra Archer 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.
Jofra Archer is a specialist bowler for Rajasthan Royals, priced at 9 Cr this season. Over 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1502 fantasy points, averaging 75 pts per game with a best of 197 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 103 IPL runs at a strike rate of 79.8, and has claimed 40 IPL wickets with an economy of 5.89. He has won Man of the Match 2 times this season.
International career: Jofra Archer has scored 114 T20I runs in 45 matches at an average of 11.40 internationally. He has also taken 57 T20I wickets at an average of 24.16 with an economy of 8.31. He has taken 59 ODI wickets internationally.
Nitish Kumar Reddy is a all-rounder for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 8.5 Cr. Across 16 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 901 fantasy points, averaging 56 pts per game with a best of 134 pts. He has scored 302 IPL runs at a strike rate of 171.6, picking up 10 IPL wickets at an economy of 9.44. 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: Jofra Archer 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, Jofra Archer is the stronger pick right now with an average of 75 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, Jofra Archer 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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