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

Liam Livingstone vs Shadab 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 Cr this season. Over 3 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 105 fantasy points, averaging 35 pts per game with a best of 72 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 15 IPL runs at a strike rate of 60.

International career: Liam Livingstone has scored 926 T20I runs in 59 matches at an average of 24.37, 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 912 runs across 37 matches (avg 32.6).

Shadab Khan is a all-rounder for Pakistan, priced at 9 Cr. No IPL 2026 performance data recorded yet — see international career stats below.

International career: Shadab Khan has scored 904 T20I runs in 118 matches at an average of 18.83, with 1 half-century internationally. He has also taken 118 T20I wickets at an average of 24.49 with an economy of 7.50. In ODIs, he has 714 runs across 65 matches (avg 25.5).

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.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Liam Livingstone is the stronger pick right now with an average of 35 pts per game and a best score of 72 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, Liam Livingstone 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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