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Nicholas Pooran vs Pathum Nissanka — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Nicholas Pooran (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 41 fantasy pts per match. Pathum Nissanka (Delhi Capitals) averages 48 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Nicholas Pooran vs Pathum Nissanka — 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 | Nicholas Pooran | Pathum Nissanka |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 16 | 15 |
| Avg fantasy points | 41 | 48 |
| Best fantasy score | 157 | 120 |
| Runs | 309 | 413 |
| Strike rate | 142.4 | 124.8 |
| Fours | 19 | 48 |
| Sixes | 24 | 15 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 3 |
| Highest score | 63 | 79 |
| Catches | 7 | 3 |
| Total dismissals | 10 | 3 |
| Statistic | Nicholas Pooran | Pathum Nissanka |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 105 | 84 |
| Runs | 2177 | 2506 |
| Batting average | 25.31 | 31.33 |
| Strike rate | 134.8 | 127.5 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 2 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 12 | 18 |
Nicholas Pooran vs Pathum Nissanka 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.
Nicholas Pooran is a wicket-keeper batter for Lucknow Super Giants, priced at 9.5 Cr this season. Over 16 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 659 fantasy points, averaging 41 pts per game with a best of 157 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 309 IPL runs at a strike rate of 142.4. He has won Man of the Match 1 time 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).
Pathum Nissanka is a specialist batter for Delhi Capitals, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 15 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 724 fantasy points, averaging 48 pts per game with a best of 120 pts. He has scored 413 IPL runs at a strike rate of 124.8.
International career: Pathum Nissanka has scored 2,506 T20I runs in 84 matches at an average of 31.33, with 2 centuries internationally. In ODIs, he has 2,232 runs across 66 matches (avg 35.4).
Batting edge: Pathum Nissanka 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, Pathum Nissanka is the stronger pick right now with an average of 48 pts per game and a best score of 120 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, Pathum Nissanka 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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