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Nicholas Pooran vs Suryakumar Yadav — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Nicholas Pooran (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 42 fantasy pts per match. Suryakumar Yadav (Mumbai Indians) averages 40 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Nicholas Pooran vs Suryakumar Yadav — 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 | Suryakumar Yadav |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 19 | 13 |
| Avg fantasy points | 42 | 40 |
| Best fantasy score | 157 | 101 |
| Runs | 366 | 269 |
| Strike rate | 146.4 | 147.0 |
| Fours | 24 | 28 |
| Sixes | 28 | 10 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 2 |
| Highest score | 63 | 60 |
| Catches | 9 | 3 |
| Total dismissals | 13 | 3 |
| Statistic | Nicholas Pooran | Suryakumar Yadav |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 105 | 110 |
| Runs | 2177 | 3220 |
| Batting average | 25.31 | 36.59 |
| Strike rate | 134.8 | 162.6 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 4 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 12 | 24 |
| Wickets | 0 | 2 |
| Bowling average | — | 2.50 |
| Economy rate | — | 5.00 |
Nicholas Pooran vs Suryakumar Yadav 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 19 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 802 fantasy points, averaging 42 pts per game with a best of 157 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 366 IPL runs at a strike rate of 146.4. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.
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).
Suryakumar Yadav is a specialist batter for Mumbai Indians, priced at 10 Cr. Across 13 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 521 fantasy points, averaging 40 pts per game with a best of 101 pts. He has scored 269 IPL runs at a strike rate of 147.
International career: Suryakumar Yadav has scored 3,220 T20I runs in 110 matches at an average of 36.59, with 4 centuries internationally. He has also taken 2 T20I wickets at an average of 2.50 with an economy of 5.00. In ODIs, he has 773 runs across 38 matches (avg 25.8).
Batting edge: Nicholas Pooran 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, Nicholas Pooran is the stronger pick right now with an average of 42 pts per game and a best score of 157 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, Nicholas Pooran 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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