KL Rahul vs Nicholas Pooran — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

KL Rahul 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.

KL Rahul is a wicket-keeper batter for Delhi Capitals, priced at 11 Cr this season. Over 14 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1109 fantasy points, averaging 79 pts per game with a best of 287 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 593 IPL runs at a strike rate of 174.4. He has won Man of the Match 2 times this season.

International career: KL Rahul has scored 3,270 ODI runs in 91 matches at an average of 51.09, with 8 centuries internationally. In T20Is, he has 2,149 runs across 69 matches (avg 36.4).

Nicholas Pooran is a wicket-keeper batter for Lucknow Super Giants, priced at 10 Cr. Across 14 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 465 fantasy points, averaging 33 pts per game with a best of 134 pts. He has scored 234 IPL runs at a strike rate of 127.9.

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: KL Rahul 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, KL Rahul is the stronger pick right now with an average of 79 pts per game and a best score of 287 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, KL Rahul 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.