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Liam Livingstone vs Ryan Rickelton — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Ryan Rickelton has the edge on the headline numbers: Ryan Rickelton averages 72 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. Ryan Rickelton (Mumbai Indians) averages 72 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Liam Livingstone vs Ryan Rickelton — 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 | Liam Livingstone | Ryan Rickelton |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 63 | 72 |
| Best fantasy score | 211 | 217 |
| Runs | 453 | 758 |
| Strike rate | 141.1 | 157.6 |
| Fours | 32 | 58 |
| Sixes | 25 | 51 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 5 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 69 | 123 |
| Wickets | 11 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 8.68 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 3 | 0 |
| Catches | 11 | 11 |
| Total dismissals | 13 | 12 |
| Statistic | Liam Livingstone | Ryan Rickelton |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 60 | 29 |
| Runs | 955 | 741 |
| Batting average | 25.13 | 28.50 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 4 |
| Wickets | 33 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 25.39 | — |
| Economy rate | 8.73 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Liam Livingstone has played 60 T20Is and Ryan Rickelton 29. Liam Livingstone has 955 runs at 25.1, against 741 at 28.5 for Ryan Rickelton, so Liam Livingstone has scored more. Hundreds: Liam Livingstone 1, Ryan Rickelton 0. Fifties: 2 and 4. Liam Livingstone also bowls: 33 wickets at an economy of 8.73, while Ryan Rickelton has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Liam Livingstone has played 39 ODIs and Ryan Rickelton 19. Liam Livingstone has 932 runs at 31.1 (strike rate 111.0), against 552 at 32.5 for Ryan Rickelton, so Liam Livingstone has scored more. Hundreds: Liam Livingstone 1, Ryan Rickelton 1. Fifties: 4 and 2. Liam Livingstone also bowls: 25 wickets, while Ryan Rickelton has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Liam Livingstone has played 1 Test and Ryan Rickelton 15. Liam Livingstone has 16 runs at 16.0 (strike rate 88.9), against 897 at 37.4 (52.9) for Ryan Rickelton, so Ryan Rickelton has scored more. Hundreds: Liam Livingstone 0, Ryan Rickelton 2. Fifties: 0 and 1.
International numbers up to 4 March 2026.
Liam Livingstone vs Ryan Rickelton 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).
Ryan Rickelton is a wicket-keeper batter for Mumbai Indians, priced at 9 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1439 fantasy points, averaging 72 pts per game with a best of 217 pts. He has scored 758 IPL runs at a strike rate of 157.6. He has won 3 MOTM awards this season.
International career: Ryan Rickelton has scored 741 T20I runs in 29 matches at an average of 28.50, with 4 half-centuries internationally. In ODIs, he has 552 runs across 19 matches (avg 32.5).
Batting edge: Ryan Rickelton 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: Liam Livingstone 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, Ryan Rickelton is the stronger pick right now with an average of 72 pts per game and a best score of 217 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, Ryan Rickelton 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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