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KL Rahul vs Priyansh Arya — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
KL Rahul (Delhi Capitals) averages 78 fantasy pts per match. Priyansh Arya (Punjab Kings) averages 58 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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KL Rahul vs Priyansh Arya — 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 | KL Rahul | Priyansh Arya |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 17 | 13 |
| Avg fantasy points | 78 | 58 |
| Best fantasy score | 287 | 189 |
| Runs | 732 | 364 |
| Strike rate | 139.4 | 211.6 |
| Fours | 71 | 28 |
| Sixes | 34 | 34 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 5 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 2 | 0 |
| Highest score | 152 | 93 |
| Catches | 3 | 2 |
| Total dismissals | 5 | 2 |
KL Rahul vs Priyansh Arya 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.
KL Rahul is a specialist batter for Delhi Capitals, priced at 9 Cr this season. Over 17 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1326 fantasy points, averaging 78 pts per game with a best of 287 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 732 IPL runs at a strike rate of 139.4. He has won Man of the Match 2 times this season.
International career: KL Rahul has scored 3,270 ODI runs in 91 matches at an average of 51.09, with 8 centuries internationally. In T20Is, he has 2,149 runs across 69 matches (avg 36.4).
Priyansh Arya is a specialist batter for Punjab Kings, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 13 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 753 fantasy points, averaging 58 pts per game with a best of 189 pts. He has scored 364 IPL runs at a strike rate of 211.6. He has won 2 MOTM awards this season.
Batting edge: KL Rahul 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.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, KL Rahul is the stronger pick right now with an average of 78 pts per game and a best score of 287 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, KL Rahul 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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