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Rajat Patidar vs Ruturaj Gaikwad: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Rajat Patidar has the edge on the headline numbers: Rajat Patidar averages 70 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Ruturaj Gaikwad's 44. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Rajat Patidar (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 70 fantasy pts per match. Ruturaj Gaikwad (Chennai Super Kings) averages 44 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Rajat Patidar vs Ruturaj Gaikwad · 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 | Ruturaj Gaikwad |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 15 | 18 |
| Avg fantasy points | 70 | 44 |
| Best fantasy score | 201 | 139 |
| Runs | 501 | 438 |
| Strike rate | 192.7 | 110.1 |
| Fours | 30 | 32 |
| Sixes | 42 | 16 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 5 | 3 |
| Highest score | 93 | 74 |
| Catches | 10 | 7 |
| Total dismissals | 10 | 9 |
| Statistic | Rajat Patidar | Ruturaj Gaikwad |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 1 | 12 |
| Runs | 22 | 329 |
| Batting average | 22.00 | 36.56 |
| Strike rate | 137.5 | — |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 2 |
📋 Format by format
ODI. Rajat Patidar has played 1 ODI and Ruturaj Gaikwad 12. Rajat Patidar has 22 runs at 22.0 (strike rate 137.5), against 329 at 36.6 for Ruturaj Gaikwad, so Ruturaj Gaikwad has scored more. Hundreds: Rajat Patidar 0, Ruturaj Gaikwad 1. Fifties: 0 and 2.
International numbers up to 6 December 2025.
Did you know: Ruturaj Gaikwad
- His seven sixes in an over came against Uttar Pradesh in the 2022-23 Vijay Hazare Trophy quarter-final.
- He won the IPL Orange Cap in 2021 with 635 runs and was named Emerging Player of the season.
- He won the IPL with Chennai Super Kings in 2021 and 2023.
- He captained India to the gold medal at the 2022 Asian Games.
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- 1. What record did Gaikwad set in the 2022 Vijay Hazare Trophy?
- 2. How many runs did Gaikwad make to win the 2021 IPL Orange Cap?
Rajat Patidar vs Ruturaj Gaikwad 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 1053 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.
Ruturaj Gaikwad is a specialist batter for Chennai Super Kings, priced at 9 Cr. Across 18 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 796 fantasy points, averaging 44 pts per game with a best of 139 pts. He has scored 438 IPL runs at a strike rate of 110.1. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.
International career: Ruturaj Gaikwad has scored 633 T20I runs in 23 matches at an average of 39.56, with 1 century 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.
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.
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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