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Rajat Patidar vs Ryan Rickelton — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Ryan Rickelton has the edge on the headline numbers: Ryan Rickelton averages 72 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Rajat Patidar's 70. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Rajat Patidar (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 70 fantasy pts per match. Ryan Rickelton (Mumbai Indians) averages 72 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Rajat Patidar vs Ryan Rickelton — 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 | Ryan Rickelton |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 15 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 70 | 72 |
| Best fantasy score | 201 | 217 |
| Runs | 501 | 756 |
| Strike rate | 192.7 | 161.2 |
| Fours | 30 | 58 |
| Sixes | 42 | 51 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 5 | 5 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 93 | 123 |
| Catches | 10 | 11 |
| Total dismissals | 10 | 12 |
| Statistic | Rajat Patidar | Ryan Rickelton |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 1 | 19 |
| Runs | 22 | 552 |
| Batting average | 22.00 | 32.47 |
| Strike rate | 137.5 | — |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 2 |
📋 Format by format
ODI. Rajat Patidar has played 1 ODI and Ryan Rickelton 19. Rajat Patidar has 22 runs at 22.0 (strike rate 137.5), against 552 at 32.5 for Ryan Rickelton, so Ryan Rickelton has scored more. Hundreds: Rajat Patidar 0, Ryan Rickelton 1. Fifties: 0 and 2.
Test. Rajat Patidar has played 3 Tests and Ryan Rickelton 15. Rajat Patidar has 63 runs at 10.5 (strike rate 38.4), against 897 at 37.4 (52.9) for Ryan Rickelton, so Ryan Rickelton has scored more. Hundreds: Rajat Patidar 0, Ryan Rickelton 2. Fifties: 0 and 1.
International numbers up to 4 March 2026.
Rajat Patidar vs Ryan Rickelton 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.
Ryan Rickelton is a wicket-keeper batter for Mumbai Indians, priced at 9 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1437 fantasy points, averaging 72 pts per game with a best of 217 pts. He has scored 756 IPL runs at a strike rate of 161.2. He has won 3 MOTM awards this season.
International career: Ryan Rickelton has scored 741 T20I runs in 29 matches at an average of 28.50, with 4 half-centuries internationally. In ODIs, he has 552 runs across 19 matches (avg 32.5).
Batting edge: Ryan Rickelton 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, Ryan Rickelton is the stronger pick right now with an average of 72 pts per game and a best score of 217 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, Ryan Rickelton 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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