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Lockie Ferguson vs Nathan Lyon — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Lockie Ferguson (Punjab Kings) averages 7 fantasy pts per match. Nathan Lyon (Australia) averages 0 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Lockie Ferguson vs Nathan Lyon 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.
Lockie Ferguson is a specialist bowler for Punjab Kings, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 3 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 21 fantasy points, averaging 7 pts per game with a best of 25 pts., and has claimed 1 IPL wickets with an economy of 12.82.
International career: Lockie Ferguson has scored 122 ODI runs in 63 matches at an average of 7.18 internationally. He has also taken 92 ODI wickets at an average of 33.35 with an economy of 5.75. He has taken 73 T20I wickets internationally.
Nathan Lyon is a specialist bowler for Australia, priced at 9 Cr. No fantasy performance data recorded yet — see international career stats below.
International career: Nathan Lyon has scored 1,651 TEST runs in 141 matches at an average of 12.70 internationally. He has also taken 567 TEST wickets at an average of 30.16 with an economy of 2.95.
Bowling edge: Lockie Ferguson 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, Lockie Ferguson is the stronger pick right now with an average of 7 pts per game and a best score of 25 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, Lockie Ferguson 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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