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Kuldeep Yadav vs Priyansh Arya — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Kuldeep Yadav (Delhi Capitals) averages 24 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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Kuldeep Yadav vs Priyansh Arya 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.
Kuldeep Yadav is a specialist bowler for Delhi Capitals, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 12 matches he has scored a total of 293 fantasy points, averaging 24 pts per game with a best of 119 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 9 runs at a strike rate of 42.9, and has claimed 10 wickets with an economy of 10.30. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.
Priyansh Arya is a specialist batter for Punjab Kings, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 13 matches he has earned 753 fantasy points, averaging 58 pts per game with a best of 189 pts. He has scored 364 runs at a strike rate of 211.6. He has won 2 MOTM awards this season.
Batting edge: Priyansh Arya 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: Kuldeep Yadav 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, Priyansh Arya is the stronger pick right now with an average of 58 pts per game and a best score of 189 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, Priyansh Arya 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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