Nicholas Pooran vs Ryan Rickelton — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

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 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).

Ryan Rickelton is a wicket-keeper batter for Mumbai Indians, priced at 9 Cr. Across 12 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 911 fantasy points, averaging 76 pts per game with a best of 217 pts. He has scored 448 IPL runs at a strike rate of 186.7. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.

International career: Ryan Rickelton has scored 680 T20I runs in 28 matches at an average of 27.20, with 3 half-centuries internationally.

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 76 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.