Devdutt Padikkal vs Matt Henry — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Devdutt Padikkal vs Matt Henry 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.

Devdutt Padikkal is a specialist batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 9 Cr this season. Over 14 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 952 fantasy points, averaging 68 pts per game with a best of 152 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 463 IPL runs at a strike rate of 170.8.

International career: Devdutt Padikkal has scored 38 T20I runs in 2 matches at an average of 19.00 internationally.

Matt Henry is a specialist bowler for Chennai Super Kings, priced at 8 Cr. Across 3 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 49 fantasy points, averaging 16 pts per game with a best of 48 pts. He has scored 7 IPL runs at a strike rate of 70, picking up 2 IPL wickets at an economy of 13.00.

International career: Matt Henry has scored 270 ODI runs in 93 matches at an average of 10.38 internationally. He has also taken 171 ODI wickets at an average of 24.75 with an economy of 5.22. He has taken 50 T20I wickets internationally.

Batting edge: Devdutt Padikkal 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: Matt Henry 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, Devdutt Padikkal is the stronger pick right now with an average of 68 pts per game and a best score of 152 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, Devdutt Padikkal 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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