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Rajat Patidar vs Romario Shepherd — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Rajat Patidar (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 70 fantasy pts per match. Romario Shepherd (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 22 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Rajat Patidar vs Romario Shepherd — 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 | Rajat Patidar | Romario Shepherd |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 15 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 70 | 22 |
| Best fantasy score | 201 | 86 |
| Runs | 501 | 83 |
| Strike rate | 192.7 | 123.9 |
| Fours | 30 | 6 |
| Sixes | 42 | 5 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 5 | 0 |
| Highest score | 93 | 23 |
| Wickets | 0 | 7 |
| Economy rate | 0.00 | 11.35 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 3 |
| Catches | 9 | 2 |
| Total dismissals | 9 | 2 |
| Statistic | Rajat Patidar | Romario Shepherd |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 1 | 39 |
| Runs | 22 | 449 |
| Batting average | 22.00 | 17.27 |
| Strike rate | 137.5 | 104.9 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 1 |
| Wickets | 0 | 31 |
| Bowling average | — | 42.87 |
| Economy rate | — | 5.48 |
Rajat Patidar vs Romario Shepherd 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.
Rajat Patidar is a specialist batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 9.5 Cr this season. Over 15 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1043 fantasy points, averaging 70 pts per game with a best of 201 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 501 IPL runs at a strike rate of 192.7. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.
International career: Rajat Patidar has scored 63 TEST runs in 3 matches at an average of 10.50 internationally.
Romario Shepherd is a all-rounder for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 8 Cr. Across 17 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 377 fantasy points, averaging 22 pts per game with a best of 86 pts. He has scored 83 IPL runs at a strike rate of 123.9, picking up 7 IPL wickets at an economy of 11.35.
International career: Romario Shepherd has scored 909 T20I runs in 79 matches at an average of 29.32, with 1 half-century internationally. He has also taken 81 T20I wickets at an average of 27.44 with an economy of 10.01. He has taken 31 ODI wickets internationally.
Batting edge: Rajat Patidar 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: Romario Shepherd 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, Rajat Patidar is the stronger pick right now with an average of 70 pts per game and a best score of 201 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, Rajat Patidar 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.
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