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MS Dhoni vs Ryan Rickelton — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — MS Dhoni or Ryan Rickelton?

Ryan Rickelton has the edge on the headline numbers: Ryan Rickelton averages 72 IPL fantasy pts/match vs MS Dhoni's 0. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

MS Dhoni (Chennai Super Kings) averages 0 fantasy pts per match. Ryan Rickelton (Mumbai Indians) averages 72 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
🏏
MS Dhoni
🦁 CSK · 10 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Ryan Rickelton
🔵 MI · 9 cr
🏏
MS Dhoni
🦁 Chennai Super Kings
🧤 WK
10 cr
Credits
0
Avg Pts
0
Best FP
0.0
Pts/Cr
0
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🏏
Ryan Rickelton
🔵 Mumbai Indians
🧤 WK🌏 OS🏅 3× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
72
Avg Pts
217
Best FP
172.9
Pts/Cr
756
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
📊Showing IPL 2026 season stats
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Ryan Rickelton
72 higher avg pts · 217 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
🏏 MS Dhoni
VS
🏏 Ryan Rickelton
T20I Career Overview
98Matches29
🏏 Batting
1617Runs741
37.60Batting Avg28.50
126.13Strike Rate—
0Centuries0
2Half-Centuries4
52Sixes 🔴38
56
Best Score
77*
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

MS Dhoni vs Ryan Rickelton — 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).

IPL season stats
StatisticMS DhoniRyan Rickelton
Matches020
Avg fantasy points072
Best fantasy score0217
Runs0756
Strike rate0.0161.2
Fours058
Sixes051
Half-centuries (50+)05
Centuries (100+)01
Highest score0123
Catches011
Total dismissals012
International career — T20I
StatisticMS DhoniRyan Rickelton
Matches9829
Runs1617741
Batting average37.6028.50
Strike rate126.1—
Half-centuries (50+)24

📋 Format by format

T20I. MS Dhoni has played 98 T20Is and Ryan Rickelton 29. MS Dhoni has 1,617 runs at 37.6 (strike rate 126.1), against 741 at 28.5 for Ryan Rickelton, so MS Dhoni has scored more.

ODI. MS Dhoni has played 350 ODIs and Ryan Rickelton 19. MS Dhoni has 10,773 runs at 50.6 (strike rate 87.6), against 552 at 32.5 for Ryan Rickelton, so MS Dhoni has scored more. Hundreds: MS Dhoni 10, Ryan Rickelton 1. Fifties: 73 and 2.

Test. MS Dhoni has played 90 Tests and Ryan Rickelton 15. MS Dhoni has 4,876 runs at 38.1 (strike rate 59.1), against 897 at 37.4 (52.9) for Ryan Rickelton, so MS Dhoni has scored more. Hundreds: MS Dhoni 6, Ryan Rickelton 2. Fifties: 33 and 1.

International numbers up to 4 March 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 MS Dhoni
Evenly matched
🏏 Ryan Rickelton
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Ryan Rickelton
72 avg pts · 217 best · 3 MOTM
VC: 🏏 MS Dhoni
Captaining Ryan Rickelton gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

MS Dhoni vs Ryan Rickelton — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: MS Dhoni has scored 1,617 T20I runs in 98 matches at an average of 37.60, with 2 half-centuries.

T20I career: Ryan Rickelton has scored 741 T20I runs in 29 matches at an average of 28.50, with 4 half-centuries.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Ryan Rickelton is the stronger pick with an average of 72 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.

Stats are sourced from international career records. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who has better IPL 2026 stats — MS Dhoni or Ryan Rickelton?

Based on IPL 2026 season data, Ryan Rickelton has the edge with a higher average of 72 fantasy points per game. Ryan Rickelton leads in runs scored (756 runs). Overall Ryan Rickelton is the stronger fantasy pick IPL 2026.

MS Dhoni vs Ryan Rickelton — who is a better fantasy captain?

Ryan Rickelton is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 72 pts per game with a best score of 217 pts. As captain you earn 2× points, so choosing the player in better form is crucial. Always check the toss and playing XI before finalising your captain.

Who has a better strike rate — MS Dhoni or Ryan Rickelton?

Ryan Rickelton has the superior batting strike rate in IPL 2026 (161.2), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between MS Dhoni and Ryan Rickelton?

MS Dhoni costs 10 Cr and Ryan Rickelton costs 9 Cr in IPL 2026 fantasy. The player with lower credits who delivers similar points gives you better value, freeing up budget for other expensive picks.

How many MOTM awards have MS Dhoni and Ryan Rickelton won?

In IPL 2026, MS Dhoni has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Ryan Rickelton has won 3 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick MS Dhoni or Ryan Rickelton in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Ryan Rickelton is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick IPL 2026. However, consider the match conditions — if Chennai Super Kings are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for Mumbai Indians. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, MS Dhoni or Ryan Rickelton?

MS Dhoni has more T20I runs: MS Dhoni has 1,617 in 98 matches (average 37.6) and Ryan Rickelton has 741 in 29 (average 28.5).

Who has more ODI runs, MS Dhoni or Ryan Rickelton?

MS Dhoni has more ODI runs: MS Dhoni has 10,773 in 350 matches (average 50.6) and Ryan Rickelton has 552 in 19 (average 32.5).

Who has more Test runs, MS Dhoni or Ryan Rickelton?

MS Dhoni has more Test runs: MS Dhoni has 4,876 in 90 matches (average 38.1) and Ryan Rickelton has 897 in 15 (average 37.4).
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