Pat Cummins vs Rovman Powell — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Pat Cummins vs Rovman Powell 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.

Pat Cummins is a specialist bowler for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 10 Cr this season. Over 8 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 342 fantasy points, averaging 43 pts per game with a best of 99 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 30 IPL runs at a strike rate of 157.9, and has claimed 8 IPL wickets with an economy of 9.59. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.

International career: Pat Cummins has scored 525 ODI runs in 88 matches at an average of 14.19 internationally. He has also taken 140 ODI wickets at an average of 28.78 with an economy of 5.27. In TESTs, he has 1,567 runs across 72 matches (avg 16.7).

Rovman Powell is a specialist batter for Kolkata Knight Riders, priced at 8.5 Cr. Across 10 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 336 fantasy points, averaging 34 pts per game with a best of 73 pts. He has scored 172 IPL runs at a strike rate of 134.4.

International career: Rovman Powell has scored 2,233 T20I runs in 113 matches at an average of 25.97, with 1 century internationally. He has also taken 4 T20I wickets at an average of 49.25 with an economy of 10.46. In ODIs, he has 1,485 runs across 81 matches (avg 22.5).

Batting edge: Rovman Powell 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: Pat Cummins 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, Pat Cummins is the stronger pick right now with an average of 43 pts per game and a best score of 99 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, Pat Cummins 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.