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Marco Jansen vs Ryan Rickelton: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Ryan Rickelton has the edge on the headline numbers: Ryan Rickelton averages 72 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Marco Jansen's 57. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Marco Jansen (Punjab Kings) averages 57 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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Marco Jansen 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 | Marco Jansen | Ryan Rickelton |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 57 | 72 |
| Best fantasy score | 204 | 217 |
| Runs | 295 | 787 |
| Strike rate | 99.3 | 149.1 |
| Fours | 31 | 63 |
| Sixes | 12 | 51 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 5 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 85 | 123 |
| Wickets | 20 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 7.08 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 4 | 0 |
| Catches | 13 | 8 |
| Total dismissals | 15 | 9 |
| Statistic | Marco Jansen | Ryan Rickelton |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 30 | 29 |
| Runs | 268 | 741 |
| Batting average | 17.87 | 28.50 |
| Strike rate | 153.1 | — |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 4 |
| Wickets | 33 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 29.76 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Marco Jansen has played 30 T20Is and Ryan Rickelton 29. Marco Jansen has 268 runs at 17.9 (strike rate 153.1), against 741 at 28.5 for Ryan Rickelton, so Ryan Rickelton has scored more. Marco Jansen also bowls: 33 wickets, while Ryan Rickelton has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Marco Jansen has played 34 ODIs and Ryan Rickelton 19. Marco Jansen has 647 runs at 27.0, against 552 at 32.5 for Ryan Rickelton, so Marco Jansen has scored more. Hundreds: Marco Jansen 0, Ryan Rickelton 1. Fifties: 3 and 2. Marco Jansen also bowls: 52 wickets, while Ryan Rickelton has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Marco Jansen has played 21 Tests and Ryan Rickelton 15. Marco Jansen has 624 runs at 23.1 (strike rate 54.5), against 897 at 37.4 (52.9) for Ryan Rickelton, so Ryan Rickelton has scored more. Hundreds: Marco Jansen 0, Ryan Rickelton 2. Fifties: 4 and 1. Marco Jansen also bowls: 89 wickets at an economy of 3.31, while Ryan Rickelton has not taken a Test wicket.
International numbers up to 4 March 2026.
Marco Jansen 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.
Marco Jansen is a all-rounder for Punjab Kings, priced at 9 Cr this season. Over 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1141 fantasy points, averaging 57 pts per game with a best of 204 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 295 IPL runs at a strike rate of 99.3, and has claimed 20 IPL wickets with an economy of 7.08.
International career: Marco Jansen has scored 647 ODI runs in 34 matches at an average of 26.96, with 3 half-centuries internationally. He has also taken 52 ODI wickets at an average of 33.79. He has taken 33 T20I wickets internationally.
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 787 IPL runs at a strike rate of 149.1. 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: Marco Jansen 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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