Marcus Stoinis vs Tim Seifert — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Marcus Stoinis vs Tim Seifert 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 8.5 Cr this season. Over 12 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 465 fantasy points, averaging 39 pts per game with a best of 121 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 216 IPL runs at a strike rate of 180, and has claimed 2 IPL wickets with an economy of 12.56.

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).

Tim Seifert is a wicket-keeper batter for Kolkata Knight Riders, priced at 8 Cr. Across 3 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 85 fantasy points, averaging 28 pts per game with a best of 42 pts. He has scored 19 IPL runs at a strike rate of 105.6.

International career: Tim Seifert has scored 2,228 T20I runs in 88 matches at an average of 30.11, with 16 half-centuries internationally.

Batting edge: Marcus Stoinis 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 39 pts per game and a best score of 121 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.

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.