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Marcus Stoinis vs Nicholas Pooran — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Marcus Stoinis (Punjab Kings) averages 61 fantasy pts per match. Nicholas Pooran (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 49 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Marcus Stoinis vs Nicholas Pooran — 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 | Marcus Stoinis | Nicholas Pooran |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 19 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 61 | 49 |
| Best fantasy score | 136 | 157 |
| Runs | 411 | 433 |
| Strike rate | 163.1 | 151.9 |
| Fours | 44 | 27 |
| Sixes | 19 | 34 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 3 |
| Highest score | 62 | 63 |
| Wickets | 12 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 9.43 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 3 | 0 |
| Catches | 3 | 14 |
| Total dismissals | 4 | 19 |
| Statistic | Marcus Stoinis | Nicholas Pooran |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 85 | 105 |
| Runs | 1388 | 2177 |
| Batting average | 31.55 | 25.31 |
| Strike rate | 148.9 | 134.8 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 6 | 12 |
| Wickets | 52 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 24.85 | — |
| Economy rate | 8.80 | — |
Marcus Stoinis vs Nicholas Pooran 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.
Marcus Stoinis is a all-rounder for Punjab Kings, priced at 9 Cr this season. Over 19 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1162 fantasy points, averaging 61 pts per game with a best of 136 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 411 IPL runs at a strike rate of 163.1, and has claimed 12 IPL wickets with an economy of 9.43. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.
International career: Marcus Stoinis has scored 1,388 T20I runs in 85 matches at an average of 31.55, with 6 half-centuries internationally. He has also taken 52 T20I wickets at an average of 24.85 with an economy of 8.80. In ODIs, he has 1,489 runs across 69 matches (avg 27.1).
Nicholas Pooran is a wicket-keeper batter for Lucknow Super Giants, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 979 fantasy points, averaging 49 pts per game with a best of 157 pts. He has scored 433 IPL runs at a strike rate of 151.9. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.
International career: Nicholas Pooran has scored 2,177 T20I runs in 105 matches at an average of 25.31, with 12 half-centuries internationally. In ODIs, he has 1,829 runs across 57 matches (avg 38.9).
Batting edge: Nicholas Pooran 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: Marcus Stoinis 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, Marcus Stoinis is the stronger pick right now with an average of 61 pts per game and a best score of 136 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, Marcus Stoinis 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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