Lungi Ngidi vs Prabhsimran Singh — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Lungi Ngidi vs Prabhsimran Singh 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.

Lungi Ngidi is a specialist bowler for Delhi Capitals, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 11 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 417 fantasy points, averaging 38 pts per game with a best of 94 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 4 IPL runs at a strike rate of 57.1, and has claimed 13 IPL wickets with an economy of 8.21.

International career: Lungi Ngidi has scored 123 ODI runs in 70 matches at an average of 10.25 internationally. He has also taken 107 ODI wickets at an average of 29.41 with an economy of 5.82. He has taken 87 T20I wickets internationally.

Prabhsimran Singh is a wicket-keeper batter for Punjab Kings, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 13 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 950 fantasy points, averaging 73 pts per game with a best of 151 pts. He has scored 510 IPL runs at a strike rate of 168.9.

Batting edge: Prabhsimran Singh 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: Lungi Ngidi 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, Prabhsimran Singh is the stronger pick right now with an average of 73 pts per game and a best score of 151 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, Prabhsimran Singh 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.