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Nitish Kumar Reddy vs Yashasvi Jaiswal — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Nitish Kumar Reddy (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 56 fantasy pts per match. Yashasvi Jaiswal (Rajasthan Royals) averages 54 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Nitish Kumar Reddy vs Yashasvi Jaiswal — 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 | Nitish Kumar Reddy | Yashasvi Jaiswal |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 16 | 19 |
| Avg fantasy points | 56 | 54 |
| Best fantasy score | 134 | 169 |
| Runs | 302 | 565 |
| Strike rate | 171.6 | 138.8 |
| Fours | 19 | 72 |
| Sixes | 21 | 21 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 1 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 56 | 110 |
| Wickets | 10 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 9.44 | 3.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 2 | 0 |
| Catches | 10 | 4 |
| Total dismissals | 11 | 5 |
Nitish Kumar Reddy vs Yashasvi Jaiswal 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.
Nitish Kumar Reddy is a all-rounder for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 16 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 901 fantasy points, averaging 56 pts per game with a best of 134 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 302 IPL runs at a strike rate of 171.6, and has claimed 10 IPL wickets with an economy of 9.44. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.
Yashasvi Jaiswal is a specialist batter for Rajasthan Royals, priced at 10 Cr. Across 19 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1017 fantasy points, averaging 54 pts per game with a best of 169 pts. He has scored 565 IPL runs at a strike rate of 138.8.
International career: Yashasvi Jaiswal has scored 2,511 TEST runs in 28 matches at an average of 49.24, with 7 centuries internationally. In T20Is, he has 651 runs across 20 matches (avg 36.2).
Batting edge: Yashasvi Jaiswal 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: Nitish Kumar Reddy 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, Nitish Kumar Reddy is the stronger pick right now with an average of 56 pts per game and a best score of 134 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, Nitish Kumar Reddy 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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