Nicholas Pooran vs Sameer Rizvi — IPL 2026

Nicholas Pooran vs Sameer Rizvi is one of the most searched IPL 2026 fantasy comparisons. 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 13 matches he has scored a total of 459 fantasy points, averaging 35 pts per game with a best of 134 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 232 runs at a strike rate of 131.8.

Sameer Rizvi is a specialist batter for Delhi Capitals, priced at 8 Cr. Across 11 matches he has earned 458 fantasy points, averaging 42 pts per game with a best of 159 pts. He has scored 245 runs at a strike rate of 145. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.

Batting edge: Sameer Rizvi 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, Sameer Rizvi is the stronger pick right now with an average of 42 pts per game and a best score of 159 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, Sameer Rizvi 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.