Kagiso Rabada vs Shreyas Iyer — IPL 2026

Kagiso Rabada vs Shreyas Iyer 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.

Kagiso Rabada is a specialist bowler for Gujarat Titans, priced at 9 Cr this season. Over 14 matches he has scored a total of 866 fantasy points, averaging 62 pts per game with a best of 130 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 35 runs at a strike rate of 116.7, and has claimed 24 wickets with an economy of 9.18. He has won Man of the Match 2 times this season.

Shreyas Iyer is a specialist batter for Punjab Kings, priced at 10.5 Cr. Across 12 matches he has earned 795 fantasy points, averaging 66 pts per game with a best of 143 pts. He has scored 397 runs at a strike rate of 162.7. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.

Batting edge: Shreyas Iyer 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 IPL 2026, and becomes especially valuable in conditions that offer pace or spin movement.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Shreyas Iyer is the stronger pick right now with an average of 66 pts per game and a best score of 143 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, Shreyas Iyer 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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