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Lungi Ngidi vs Ravindra Jadeja — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Lungi Ngidi (Delhi Capitals) averages 38 fantasy pts per match. Ravindra Jadeja (Rajasthan Royals) averages 54 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Lungi Ngidi vs Ravindra Jadeja — 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 | Lungi Ngidi | Ravindra Jadeja |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 11 | 13 |
| Avg fantasy points | 38 | 54 |
| Best fantasy score | 94 | 105 |
| Runs | 4 | 266 |
| Strike rate | 57.1 | 135.0 |
| Fours | 0 | 24 |
| Sixes | 0 | 5 |
| Highest score | 3 | 45 |
| Wickets | 13 | 10 |
| Economy rate | 8.21 | 7.64 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 3 | 2 |
| Catches | 0 | 2 |
| Total dismissals | 1 | 2 |
| Statistic | Lungi Ngidi | Ravindra Jadeja |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 63 | 71 |
| Runs | 59 | 508 |
| Batting average | 11.80 | 22.09 |
| Strike rate | 81.9 | 127.0 |
| Wickets | 87 | 51 |
| Bowling average | 21.15 | 30.55 |
| Economy rate | 8.66 | 7.21 |
| Five-wicket hauls | 1 | 0 |
Lungi Ngidi vs Ravindra Jadeja 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.
Ravindra Jadeja is a all-rounder for Rajasthan Royals, priced at 9 Cr. Across 13 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 705 fantasy points, averaging 54 pts per game with a best of 105 pts. He has scored 266 IPL runs at a strike rate of 135, picking up 10 IPL wickets at an economy of 7.64. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.
International career: Ravindra Jadeja has scored 2,880 ODI runs in 207 matches at an average of 32.36, with 13 half-centuries internationally. He has also taken 225 ODI wickets at an average of 37.17 with an economy of 4.90. In TESTs, he has 4,075 runs across 88 matches (avg 38.4).
Batting edge: Ravindra Jadeja 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, Ravindra Jadeja is the stronger pick right now with an average of 54 pts per game and a best score of 105 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, Ravindra Jadeja 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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