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Kagiso Rabada vs Ryan Rickelton — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Ryan Rickelton has the edge on the headline numbers: Ryan Rickelton averages 72 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Kagiso Rabada's 61. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Kagiso Rabada (Gujarat Titans) averages 61 fantasy pts per match. Ryan Rickelton (Mumbai Indians) averages 72 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Kagiso Rabada vs Ryan Rickelton — 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 | Kagiso Rabada | Ryan Rickelton |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 17 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 61 | 72 |
| Best fantasy score | 130 | 217 |
| Runs | 47 | 756 |
| Strike rate | 123.7 | 162.2 |
| Fours | 5 | 58 |
| Sixes | 2 | 51 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 5 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 23 | 123 |
| Wickets | 29 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 9.68 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 3 | 0 |
| Catches | 7 | 11 |
| Total dismissals | 7 | 12 |
| Statistic | Kagiso Rabada | Ryan Rickelton |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 78 | 29 |
| Runs | 184 | 741 |
| Batting average | 15.33 | 28.50 |
| Strike rate | 115.7 | — |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 4 |
| Wickets | 82 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 28.65 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Kagiso Rabada has played 78 T20Is and Ryan Rickelton 29. Kagiso Rabada has 184 runs at 15.3 (strike rate 115.7), against 741 at 28.5 for Ryan Rickelton, so Ryan Rickelton has scored more. Kagiso Rabada also bowls: 82 wickets, while Ryan Rickelton has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Kagiso Rabada has played 106 ODIs and Ryan Rickelton 19. Kagiso Rabada has 401 runs at 14.8 (strike rate 79.1), against 552 at 32.5 for Ryan Rickelton, so Ryan Rickelton has scored more. Hundreds: Kagiso Rabada 0, Ryan Rickelton 1. Fifties: 0 and 2. Kagiso Rabada also bowls: 168 wickets, while Ryan Rickelton has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Kagiso Rabada has played 73 Tests and Ryan Rickelton 15. Kagiso Rabada has 1,102 runs at 12.2 (strike rate 51.7), against 897 at 37.4 (52.9) for Ryan Rickelton, so Kagiso Rabada has scored more. Hundreds: Kagiso Rabada 0, Ryan Rickelton 2. Fifties: 1 and 1. Kagiso Rabada also bowls: 340 wickets at an economy of 3.35, while Ryan Rickelton has not taken a Test wicket.
International numbers up to 4 March 2026.
Kagiso Rabada vs Ryan Rickelton 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.
Kagiso Rabada is a specialist bowler for Gujarat Titans, priced at 9 Cr this season. Over 17 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1037 fantasy points, averaging 61 pts per game with a best of 130 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 47 IPL runs at a strike rate of 123.7, and has claimed 29 IPL wickets with an economy of 9.68. He has won Man of the Match 2 times this season.
International career: Kagiso Rabada has scored 401 ODI runs in 106 matches at an average of 14.85 internationally. He has also taken 168 ODI wickets at an average of 27.45. He has taken 82 T20I wickets internationally.
Ryan Rickelton is a wicket-keeper batter for Mumbai Indians, priced at 9 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1442 fantasy points, averaging 72 pts per game with a best of 217 pts. He has scored 756 IPL runs at a strike rate of 162.2. He has won 3 MOTM awards this season.
International career: Ryan Rickelton has scored 741 T20I runs in 29 matches at an average of 28.50, with 4 half-centuries internationally. In ODIs, he has 552 runs across 19 matches (avg 32.5).
Batting edge: Ryan Rickelton 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: Kagiso Rabada 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, Ryan Rickelton is the stronger pick right now with an average of 72 pts per game and a best score of 217 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, Ryan Rickelton 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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