Mitchell Santner vs Sai Sudharsan — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Mitchell Santner vs Sai Sudharsan is one of the most searched IPL 2026 fantasy comparisons. Both players bring different strengths to your XI, and the right choice can be the difference between topping the leaderboard or missing out.

Mitchell Santner is a all-rounder for Mumbai Indians, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 4 matches he has scored a total of 181 fantasy points, averaging 45 pts per game with a best of 70 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 18 runs at a strike rate of 138.5, and has claimed 5 wickets with an economy of 8.93.

Sai Sudharsan is a specialist batter for Gujarat Titans, priced at 10 Cr. Across 15 matches he has earned 1185 fantasy points, averaging 79 pts per game with a best of 184 pts. He has scored 652 runs at a strike rate of 157.9.

Batting edge: Sai Sudharsan 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: Mitchell Santner has been the more impactful bowler IPL 2026, and becomes especially valuable in conditions that offer pace or spin movement.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Sai Sudharsan is the stronger pick right now with an average of 79 pts per game and a best score of 184 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, Sai Sudharsan 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.