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Nicholas Pooran vs Rajat Patidar — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Nicholas Pooran (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 33 fantasy pts per match. Rajat Patidar (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 70 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Nicholas Pooran vs Rajat Patidar — 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 | Rajat Patidar |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 14 | 15 |
| Avg fantasy points | 33 | 70 |
| Best fantasy score | 134 | 201 |
| Runs | 234 | 501 |
| Strike rate | 127.9 | 192.7 |
| Fours | 11 | 30 |
| Sixes | 19 | 42 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 1 | 5 |
| Highest score | 63 | 93 |
| Catches | 5 | 9 |
| Total dismissals | 6 | 9 |
| Statistic | Nicholas Pooran | Rajat Patidar |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 57 | 1 |
| Runs | 1829 | 22 |
| Batting average | 38.91 | 22.00 |
| Strike rate | 97.9 | 137.5 |
| Centuries (100+) | 3 | 0 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 9 | 0 |
| Wickets | 6 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 29.00 | — |
| Economy rate | 6.18 | — |
Nicholas Pooran vs Rajat Patidar 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 10 Cr this season. Over 14 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 465 fantasy points, averaging 33 pts per game with a best of 134 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 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).
Rajat Patidar is a specialist batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 15 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1043 fantasy points, averaging 70 pts per game with a best of 201 pts. He has scored 501 IPL runs at a strike rate of 192.7. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.
International career: Rajat Patidar has scored 63 TEST runs in 3 matches at an average of 10.50 internationally.
Batting edge: Rajat Patidar 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, Rajat Patidar is the stronger pick right now with an average of 70 pts per game and a best score of 201 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, Rajat Patidar 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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