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Krunal Pandya vs Rashid Khan — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Rashid Khan has the edge on the headline numbers: Rashid Khan averages 71 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Krunal Pandya's 50. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Krunal Pandya (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 50 fantasy pts per match. Rashid Khan (Gujarat Titans) averages 71 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Krunal Pandya vs Rashid Khan — 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 | Krunal Pandya | Rashid Khan |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 16 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 50 | 71 |
| Best fantasy score | 131 | 203 |
| Runs | 226 | 142 |
| Strike rate | 145.8 | 97.3 |
| Fours | 20 | 13 |
| Sixes | 11 | 4 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 1 | 0 |
| Highest score | 73 | 37 |
| Wickets | 14 | 34 |
| Economy rate | 8.42 | 7.10 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 2 | 6 |
| Catches | 2 | 9 |
| Total dismissals | 2 | 10 |
| Statistic | Krunal Pandya | Rashid Khan |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 32 | 96 |
| Runs | 213 | 467 |
| Batting average | 15.21 | 13.74 |
| Strike rate | 89.5 | 126.2 |
| Wickets | 15 | 161 |
| Bowling average | 36.93 | 13.80 |
| Economy rate | 8.11 | 6.08 |
| Five-wicket hauls | 0 | 2 |
Krunal Pandya vs Rashid Khan 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.
Krunal Pandya is a all-rounder for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 16 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 801 fantasy points, averaging 50 pts per game with a best of 131 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 226 IPL runs at a strike rate of 145.8, and has claimed 14 IPL wickets with an economy of 8.42.
International career: Krunal Pandya has scored 213 T20I runs in 32 matches at an average of 15.21 internationally. He has also taken 15 T20I wickets at an average of 36.93 with an economy of 8.11.
Rashid Khan is a specialist bowler for Gujarat Titans, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1419 fantasy points, averaging 71 pts per game with a best of 203 pts. He has scored 142 IPL runs at a strike rate of 97.3, picking up 34 IPL wickets at an economy of 7.10. He has won 3 MOTM awards this season.
International career: Rashid Khan has scored 1,346 ODI runs in 111 matches at an average of 19.51, with 5 half-centuries internationally. He has also taken 198 ODI wickets at an average of 19.87 with an economy of 4.20. He has taken 161 T20I wickets internationally.
Batting edge: Krunal Pandya 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: Rashid Khan 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, Rashid Khan is the stronger pick right now with an average of 71 pts per game and a best score of 203 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, Rashid Khan 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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