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Prince Yadav vs Riyan Parag — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Prince Yadav (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 39 fantasy pts per match. Riyan Parag (Rajasthan Royals) averages 47 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Prince Yadav vs Riyan Parag — 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 | Prince Yadav | Riyan Parag |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 16 | 14 |
| Avg fantasy points | 39 | 47 |
| Best fantasy score | 114 | 153 |
| Runs | 5 | 309 |
| Strike rate | 83.3 | 157.7 |
| Fours | 0 | 24 |
| Sixes | 0 | 21 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 2 |
| Highest score | 5 | 90 |
| Wickets | 19 | 2 |
| Economy rate | 7.80 | 9.50 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 3 | 1 |
| Catches | 6 | 4 |
| Total dismissals | 6 | 4 |
Prince Yadav vs Riyan Parag 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.
Prince Yadav is a specialist bowler for Lucknow Super Giants, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 16 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 630 fantasy points, averaging 39 pts per game with a best of 114 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 5 IPL runs at a strike rate of 83.3, and has claimed 19 IPL wickets with an economy of 7.80.
Riyan Parag is a all-rounder for Rajasthan Royals, priced at 9 Cr. Across 14 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 653 fantasy points, averaging 47 pts per game with a best of 153 pts. He has scored 309 IPL runs at a strike rate of 157.7, picking up 2 IPL wickets at an economy of 9.50.
International career: Riyan Parag has scored 106 T20I runs in 9 matches at an average of 17.67 internationally. He has also taken 4 T20I wickets at an average of 20.75 with an economy of 6.73.
Batting edge: Riyan Parag 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: Prince Yadav 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, Riyan Parag is the stronger pick right now with an average of 47 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, Riyan Parag 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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