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Marcus Stoinis vs Rajat Patidar — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Rajat Patidar has the edge on the headline numbers: Rajat Patidar averages 70 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Marcus Stoinis's 61. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Marcus Stoinis (Punjab Kings) averages 61 fantasy pts per match. Rajat Patidar (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 70 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Marcus Stoinis vs Rajat Patidar — 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 | Rajat Patidar |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 19 | 15 |
| Avg fantasy points | 61 | 70 |
| Best fantasy score | 136 | 201 |
| Runs | 411 | 501 |
| Strike rate | 163.1 | 192.7 |
| Fours | 44 | 30 |
| Sixes | 19 | 42 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 5 |
| Highest score | 62 | 93 |
| Wickets | 12 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 9.43 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 3 | 0 |
| Catches | 3 | 10 |
| Total dismissals | 4 | 10 |
| Statistic | Marcus Stoinis | Rajat Patidar |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 71 | 1 |
| Runs | 1495 | 22 |
| Batting average | 26.70 | 22.00 |
| Strike rate | 94.4 | 137.5 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 6 | 0 |
| Wickets | 48 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 42.31 | — |
| Economy rate | 6.02 | — |
📋 Format by format
ODI. Marcus Stoinis has played 71 ODIs and Rajat Patidar 1. Marcus Stoinis has 1,495 runs at 26.7 (strike rate 94.4), against 22 at 22.0 (137.5) for Rajat Patidar, so Marcus Stoinis has scored more. Hundreds: Marcus Stoinis 1, Rajat Patidar 0. Fifties: 6 and 0. Marcus Stoinis also bowls: 48 wickets at an economy of 6.02, while Rajat Patidar has not taken a ODI wicket.
International numbers up to 20 February 2026.
Marcus Stoinis vs Rajat Patidar 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 1,416 T20I runs in 87 matches at an average of 30.78, with 6 half-centuries internationally. He has also taken 53 T20I wickets at an average of 24.38 with an economy of 8.80. In ODIs, he has 1,495 runs across 71 matches (avg 26.7).
Rajat Patidar is a specialist batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 15 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1053 fantasy points, averaging 70 pts per game with a best of 201 pts. He has scored 501 IPL runs at a strike rate of 192.7. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.
International career: Rajat Patidar has scored 63 TEST runs in 3 matches at an average of 10.50 internationally.
Batting edge: Rajat Patidar 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, Rajat Patidar is the stronger pick right now with an average of 70 pts per game and a best score of 201 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, Rajat Patidar 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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