Devdutt Padikkal vs Quinton de Kock — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Devdutt Padikkal vs Quinton de Kock is one of the most searched IPL 2026 fantasy comparisons. Both players bring different strengths to your XI, and the right choice can be the difference between topping the leaderboard or missing out.

Devdutt Padikkal is a specialist batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 9 Cr this season. Over 14 matches he has scored a total of 952 fantasy points, averaging 68 pts per game with a best of 152 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 463 runs at a strike rate of 170.8.

Quinton de Kock is a wicket-keeper batter for Mumbai Indians, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 3 matches he has earned 266 fantasy points, averaging 89 pts per game with a best of 208 pts. He has scored 132 runs at a strike rate of 163.

Batting edge: Devdutt Padikkal 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, Quinton de Kock is the stronger pick right now with an average of 89 pts per game and a best score of 208 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, Quinton de Kock 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.