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Nicholas Pooran vs Ryan Rickelton — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Ryan Rickelton has the edge on the headline numbers: Ryan Rickelton averages 72 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Nicholas Pooran's 49. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Nicholas Pooran (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 49 fantasy pts per match. Ryan Rickelton (Mumbai Indians) averages 72 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Nicholas Pooran 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).
| Statistic | Nicholas Pooran | Ryan Rickelton |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 49 | 72 |
| Best fantasy score | 157 | 217 |
| Runs | 433 | 756 |
| Strike rate | 151.9 | 161.2 |
| Fours | 27 | 58 |
| Sixes | 34 | 51 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 5 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 63 | 123 |
| Catches | 14 | 11 |
| Total dismissals | 19 | 12 |
| Statistic | Nicholas Pooran | Ryan Rickelton |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 106 | 29 |
| Runs | 2275 | 741 |
| Batting average | 26.15 | 28.50 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 13 | 4 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Nicholas Pooran has played 106 T20Is and Ryan Rickelton 29. Nicholas Pooran has 2,275 runs at 26.1, against 741 at 28.5 for Ryan Rickelton, so Nicholas Pooran has scored more.
ODI. Nicholas Pooran has played 57 ODIs and Ryan Rickelton 19. Nicholas Pooran has 1,829 runs at 38.9 (strike rate 97.9), against 552 at 32.5 for Ryan Rickelton, so Nicholas Pooran has scored more. Hundreds: Nicholas Pooran 3, Ryan Rickelton 1. Fifties: 9 and 2. Nicholas Pooran also bowls: 6 wickets at an economy of 6.18, while Ryan Rickelton has not taken a ODI wicket.
International numbers up to 4 March 2026.
Nicholas Pooran vs Ryan Rickelton 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 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 979 fantasy points, averaging 49 pts per game with a best of 157 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 433 IPL runs at a strike rate of 151.9. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.
International career: Nicholas Pooran has scored 2,275 T20I runs in 106 matches at an average of 26.15, with 13 half-centuries internationally. In ODIs, he has 1,829 runs across 57 matches (avg 38.9).
Ryan Rickelton is a wicket-keeper batter for Mumbai Indians, priced at 9 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1437 fantasy points, averaging 72 pts per game with a best of 217 pts. He has scored 756 IPL runs at a strike rate of 161.2. He has won 3 MOTM awards this season.
International career: Ryan Rickelton has scored 741 T20I runs in 29 matches at an average of 28.50, with 4 half-centuries internationally. In ODIs, he has 552 runs across 19 matches (avg 32.5).
Batting edge: Ryan Rickelton 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, Ryan Rickelton is the stronger pick right now with an average of 72 pts per game and a best score of 217 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, Ryan Rickelton 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.
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