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Nitish Rana vs Rohit Sharma — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Nitish Rana (Delhi Capitals) averages 47 fantasy pts per match. Rohit Sharma (Mumbai Indians) averages 63 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Nitish Rana vs Rohit Sharma — 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 Rana | Rohit Sharma |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 9 | 12 |
| Avg fantasy points | 47 | 63 |
| Best fantasy score | 156 | 153 |
| Runs | 225 | 426 |
| Strike rate | 151.0 | 140.1 |
| Fours | 27 | 38 |
| Sixes | 10 | 27 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 3 |
| Highest score | 91 | 84 |
| Economy rate | 13.75 | 0.00 |
| Catches | 2 | 4 |
| Total dismissals | 3 | 4 |
Nitish Rana vs Rohit Sharma 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 Rana is a specialist batter for Delhi Capitals, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 9 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 425 fantasy points, averaging 47 pts per game with a best of 156 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 225 IPL runs at a strike rate of 151.
Rohit Sharma is a specialist batter for Mumbai Indians, priced at 10 Cr. Across 12 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 756 fantasy points, averaging 63 pts per game with a best of 153 pts. He has scored 426 IPL runs at a strike rate of 140.1.
International career: Rohit Sharma has scored 4,042 T20I runs in 153 matches at an average of 30.85, with 4 centuries internationally. He has also taken 1 T20I wickets at an average of 103.00 with an economy of 9.97.
Batting edge: Rohit Sharma 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, Rohit Sharma is the stronger pick right now with an average of 63 pts per game and a best score of 153 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, Rohit Sharma 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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