Kuldeep Yadav vs Virat Kohli — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Kuldeep Yadav vs Virat Kohli 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.

Kuldeep Yadav is a specialist bowler for Delhi Capitals, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 12 matches in IPL 2026, 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 IPL runs at a strike rate of 42.9, and has claimed 10 IPL wickets with an economy of 10.30. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.

International career: Kuldeep Yadav has scored 202 ODI runs in 117 matches at an average of 9.62 internationally. He has also taken 191 ODI wickets at an average of 26.64 with an economy of 5.12. He has taken 92 T20I wickets internationally.

Virat Kohli is a specialist batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 11 Cr. Across 15 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1160 fantasy points, averaging 77 pts per game with a best of 206 pts. He has scored 600 IPL runs at a strike rate of 164.4. He has won 2 MOTM awards this season.

International career: Virat Kohli has scored 14,675 ODI runs in 308 matches at an average of 58.70, with 54 centuries internationally. He has also taken 5 ODI wickets at an average of 136.00 with an economy of 6.16. In TESTs, he has 9,230 runs across 123 matches (avg 46.9).

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

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Virat Kohli is the stronger pick right now with an average of 77 pts per game and a best score of 206 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, Virat Kohli 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.