Nicholas Pooran vs Tahlia McGrath — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Nicholas Pooran vs Tahlia McGrath 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).

Tahlia McGrath is a all-rounder for Australia Women, priced at 8.5 Cr. Across 3 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 120 fantasy points, averaging 40 pts per game with a best of 96 pts. He has scored 38 IPL runs at a strike rate of 74.5, picking up 2 IPL wickets at an economy of 4.82.

International career: Tahlia McGrath has scored 861 ODI runs in 59 matches at an average of 26.09, with 5 half-centuries internationally. He has also taken 32 ODI wickets at an average of 30.25 with an economy of 5.19. In T20Is, he has 1,155 runs across 59 matches (avg 41.3).

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.

Bowling edge: Tahlia McGrath has been the more impactful bowler in IPL 2026, and becomes especially valuable in conditions that offer pace or spin movement.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Tahlia McGrath is the stronger pick right now with an average of 40 pts per game and a best score of 96 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, Tahlia McGrath 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.