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Mitchell Marsh vs Nicholas Pooran — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Mitchell Marsh (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 86 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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Mitchell Marsh 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 | Mitchell Marsh | Nicholas Pooran |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 86 | 49 |
| Best fantasy score | 232 | 157 |
| Runs | 934 | 433 |
| Strike rate | 168.0 | 151.9 |
| Fours | 85 | 27 |
| Sixes | 61 | 34 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 7 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Highest score | 111 | 63 |
| Catches | 5 | 14 |
| Total dismissals | 5 | 19 |
| Statistic | Mitchell Marsh | Nicholas Pooran |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 83 | 105 |
| Runs | 2163 | 2177 |
| Batting average | 33.80 | 25.31 |
| Strike rate | 141.6 | 134.8 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 13 | 12 |
| Wickets | 17 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 22.76 | — |
| Economy rate | 7.74 | — |
Mitchell Marsh 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.
Mitchell Marsh is a specialist batter for Lucknow Super Giants, priced at 10 Cr this season. Over 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1723 fantasy points, averaging 86 pts per game with a best of 232 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 934 IPL runs at a strike rate of 168. He has won Man of the Match 5 times this season.
International career: Mitchell Marsh has scored 3,066 ODI runs in 97 matches at an average of 37.85, with 4 centuries internationally. He has also taken 57 ODI wickets at an average of 35.28 with an economy of 5.50. In T20Is, he has 2,163 runs across 83 matches (avg 33.8).
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: Mitchell Marsh 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.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Mitchell Marsh is the stronger pick right now with an average of 86 pts per game and a best score of 232 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, Mitchell Marsh 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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