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Liam Livingstone vs Rashid Khan — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Liam Livingstone or Rashid Khan?

Rashid Khan has the edge on the headline numbers: Rashid Khan averages 70 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Liam Livingstone's 63. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Liam Livingstone (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 63 fantasy pts per match. Rashid Khan (Gujarat Titans) averages 70 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Liam Livingstone
🌅 SRH · 9.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Rashid Khan
⚡ GT · 9.5 cr
🏏
Liam Livingstone
🌅 Sunrisers Hyderabad
AR🌏 OS🏅 2× MOTM
9.5 cr
Credits
63
Avg Pts
211
Best FP
140.8
Pts/Cr
453
Total Runs
11
Total Wkts
🏏
Rashid Khan
⚡ Gujarat Titans
BOWL🌏 OS🏅 3× MOTM
9.5 cr
Credits
70
Avg Pts
203
Best FP
209.4
Pts/Cr
148
Total Runs
32
Total Wkts
📊Showing IPL 2026 season stats
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 Rashid Khan
7 higher avg pts · 203 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
Fantasy Overview — Full Season
1338Season Points1989
63Avg Pts / Match70
211Best Fantasy Score203
20Matches Played20
2MOTM Awards 🏅3
9.5Credits9.5
140.8Pts per Credit209.4

Liam Livingstone 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).

IPL season stats
StatisticLiam LivingstoneRashid Khan
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points6370
Best fantasy score211203
Runs453148
Strike rate141.198.0
Fours3214
Sixes254
Half-centuries (50+)30
Highest score6937
Wickets1132
Economy rate8.687.22
Best spell (wkts)36
Catches1111
Total dismissals1313
International career — T20I
StatisticLiam LivingstoneRashid Khan
Matches60115
Runs955622
Batting average25.1314.81
Centuries (100+)10
Half-centuries (50+)20
Wickets33193
Bowling average25.3913.73
Economy rate8.73—
Five-wicket hauls02

📋 Format by format

T20I. Liam Livingstone has played 60 T20Is and Rashid Khan 115. Liam Livingstone has 955 runs at 25.1, against 622 at 14.8 for Rashid Khan, so Liam Livingstone has scored more. Hundreds: Liam Livingstone 1, Rashid Khan 0. Fifties: 2 and 0. With the ball, Liam Livingstone has 33 wickets at an economy of 8.73 and Rashid Khan 193; Rashid Khan has more wickets.

ODI. Liam Livingstone has played 39 ODIs and Rashid Khan 123. Liam Livingstone has 932 runs at 31.1 (strike rate 111.0), against 1,469 at 18.8 for Rashid Khan, so Rashid Khan has scored more. Hundreds: Liam Livingstone 1, Rashid Khan 0. Fifties: 4 and 5. With the ball, Liam Livingstone has 25 wickets and Rashid Khan 226; Rashid Khan has more wickets.

Test. Liam Livingstone has played 1 Test and Rashid Khan 6. Liam Livingstone has 16 runs at 16.0 (strike rate 88.9), against 154 at 17.1 (85.6) for Rashid Khan, so Rashid Khan has scored more. Rashid Khan also bowls: 45 wickets at an economy of 2.96, while Liam Livingstone has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 20 June 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Liam Livingstone
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
🏏 Rashid Khan
✓ More wickets
✓ Better economy rate
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Rashid Khan
70 avg pts · 203 best · 3 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Liam Livingstone
Captaining Rashid Khan gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 Analysis & Fantasy Impact

Liam Livingstone 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.

Liam Livingstone is a all-rounder for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 9.5 Cr this season. Over 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1266 fantasy points, averaging 63 pts per game with a best of 211 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 453 IPL runs at a strike rate of 141.1, and has claimed 11 IPL wickets with an economy of 8.68. He has won Man of the Match 2 times this season.

International career: Liam Livingstone has scored 955 T20I runs in 60 matches at an average of 25.13, with 1 century internationally. He has also taken 33 T20I wickets at an average of 25.39 with an economy of 8.73. In ODIs, he has 932 runs across 39 matches (avg 31.1).

Rashid Khan is a specialist bowler for Gujarat Titans, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1402 fantasy points, averaging 70 pts per game with a best of 203 pts. He has scored 148 IPL runs at a strike rate of 98, picking up 32 IPL wickets at an economy of 7.22. He has won 3 MOTM awards this season.

International career: Rashid Khan has scored 1,469 ODI runs in 123 matches at an average of 18.83, with 5 half-centuries internationally. He has also taken 226 ODI wickets at an average of 19.43. In T20Is, he has 622 runs across 115 matches (avg 14.8).

Batting edge: Liam Livingstone 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 70 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.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who has better IPL 2026 stats — Liam Livingstone or Rashid Khan?

Based on IPL 2026 season data, Rashid Khan has the edge with a higher average of 70 fantasy points per game. Liam Livingstone leads in runs scored (453 runs). Overall Rashid Khan is the stronger fantasy pick IPL 2026.

Liam Livingstone vs Rashid Khan — who is a better fantasy captain?

Rashid Khan is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 70 pts per game with a best score of 211 pts. As captain you earn 2× points, so choosing the player in better form is crucial. Always check the toss and playing XI before finalising your captain.

Who has a better strike rate — Liam Livingstone or Rashid Khan?

Liam Livingstone has the superior batting strike rate in IPL 2026 (141.1), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Liam Livingstone and Rashid Khan?

Liam Livingstone costs 9.5 Cr and Rashid Khan costs 9.5 Cr in IPL 2026 fantasy. The player with lower credits who delivers similar points gives you better value, freeing up budget for other expensive picks.

How many MOTM awards have Liam Livingstone and Rashid Khan won?

In IPL 2026, Liam Livingstone has won 2 Man of the Match awards and Rashid Khan has won 3 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Liam Livingstone or Rashid Khan in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Rashid Khan is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick IPL 2026. However, consider the match conditions — if Sunrisers Hyderabad are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for Gujarat Titans. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Liam Livingstone or Rashid Khan?

Liam Livingstone has more T20I runs: Liam Livingstone has 955 in 60 matches (average 25.1) and Rashid Khan has 622 in 115 (average 14.8).

Who has taken more T20I wickets, Liam Livingstone or Rashid Khan?

Rashid Khan has more T20I wickets: Liam Livingstone has 33 at an average of 25.4 and Rashid Khan has 193 at 13.7.

Who has more ODI runs, Liam Livingstone or Rashid Khan?

Rashid Khan has more ODI runs: Liam Livingstone has 932 in 39 matches (average 31.1) and Rashid Khan has 1,469 in 123 (average 18.8).

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Liam Livingstone or Rashid Khan?

Rashid Khan has more ODI wickets: Liam Livingstone has 25 at an average of 39.3 and Rashid Khan has 226 at 19.4.

Who has more Test runs, Liam Livingstone or Rashid Khan?

Rashid Khan has more Test runs: Liam Livingstone has 16 in 1 matches (average 16.0) and Rashid Khan has 154 in 6 (average 17.1).
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