Pathum Nissanka vs Rashid Khan — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Pathum Nissanka vs Rashid Khan 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.

Pathum Nissanka is a specialist batter for Delhi Capitals, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 10 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 507 fantasy points, averaging 51 pts per game with a best of 113 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 278 IPL runs at a strike rate of 158.9.

International career: Pathum Nissanka has scored 2,506 T20I runs in 84 matches at an average of 31.33, with 2 centuries internationally. In ODIs, he has 2,232 runs across 66 matches (avg 35.4).

Rashid Khan is a specialist bowler for Gujarat Titans, priced at 9 Cr. Across 16 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 723 fantasy points, averaging 45 pts per game with a best of 144 pts. He has scored 43 IPL runs at a strike rate of 113.2, picking up 19 IPL wickets at an economy of 9.30. He has won 2 MOTM awards this season.

International career: Rashid Khan has scored 12 T20I runs in 3 matches at an average of 6.00 internationally. He has also taken 3 T20I wickets at an average of 38.33 with an economy of 10.45.

Batting edge: Pathum Nissanka 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: Rashid Khan 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, Pathum Nissanka is the stronger pick right now with an average of 51 pts per game and a best score of 113 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, Pathum Nissanka 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.