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Nicholas Pooran vs Sai Sudharsan — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Sai Sudharsan has the edge on the headline numbers: Sai Sudharsan averages 81 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. Sai Sudharsan (Gujarat Titans) averages 81 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Nicholas Pooran vs Sai Sudharsan — 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 | Sai Sudharsan |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 18 |
| Avg fantasy points | 49 | 81 |
| Best fantasy score | 157 | 184 |
| Runs | 433 | 803 |
| Strike rate | 151.9 | 143.1 |
| Fours | 27 | 88 |
| Sixes | 34 | 30 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 9 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 63 | 100 |
| Catches | 14 | 8 |
| Total dismissals | 19 | 9 |
| Statistic | Nicholas Pooran | Sai Sudharsan |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 106 | 1 |
| Runs | 2275 | 0 |
| Batting average | 26.15 | — |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 13 | 0 |
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T20I. Nicholas Pooran has played 106 T20Is and Sai Sudharsan 1. Nicholas Pooran has 2,275 runs at 26.1, against 0 for Sai Sudharsan, so Nicholas Pooran has scored more.
ODI. Nicholas Pooran has played 57 ODIs and Sai Sudharsan 3. Nicholas Pooran has 1,829 runs at 38.9 (strike rate 97.9), against 127 for Sai Sudharsan, so Nicholas Pooran has scored more. Hundreds: Nicholas Pooran 3, Sai Sudharsan 0. Fifties: 9 and 2. Nicholas Pooran also bowls: 6 wickets at an economy of 6.18, while Sai Sudharsan has not taken a ODI wicket.
International numbers up to 22 November 2025.
Nicholas Pooran vs Sai Sudharsan 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).
Sai Sudharsan is a specialist batter for Gujarat Titans, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 18 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1458 fantasy points, averaging 81 pts per game with a best of 184 pts. He has scored 803 IPL runs at a strike rate of 143.1.
Batting edge: Sai Sudharsan 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, Sai Sudharsan is the stronger pick right now with an average of 81 pts per game and a best score of 184 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, Sai Sudharsan 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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