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Rajat Patidar vs Virat Kohli — IPL 2026

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Rajat Patidar
🔴 RCB · 9.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Virat Kohli
🔴 RCB · 11 cr
🏏
Rajat Patidar
🔴 Royal Challengers Bengaluru
BAT
9.5 cr
Credits
62
Avg Pts
128
Best FP
72.3
Pts/Cr
326
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🏏
Virat Kohli
🔴 Royal Challengers Bengaluru
BAT🏅 1× MOTM
11 cr
Credits
66
Avg Pts
165
Best FP
66.5
Pts/Cr
379
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
⚖️ Too Close to Call
Both players are evenly matched — pick based on ground & match-up!
Fantasy Overview — Full Season
687Season Points731
62Avg Pts / Match66
128Best Fantasy Score165
11Matches Played11
0MOTM Awards 🏅1
9.5Credits11
72.3Pts per Credit66.5
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Rajat Patidar
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
🏏 Virat Kohli
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
Both players are closely matched — consider pitch conditions and recent form before choosing captain.
📝 Analysis & Fantasy Impact

Rajat Patidar vs Virat Kohli 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.

Rajat Patidar is a specialist batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 9.5 Cr this season. Over 11 matches he has scored a total of 687 fantasy points, averaging 62 pts per game with a best of 128 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 326 runs at a strike rate of 195.2.

Virat Kohli is a specialist batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 11 Cr. Across 11 matches he has earned 731 fantasy points, averaging 66 pts per game with a best of 165 pts. He has scored 379 runs at a strike rate of 163.4. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.

Batting edge: Virat Kohli 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, Virat Kohli is the stronger pick right now with an average of 66 pts per game and a best score of 165 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, Virat Kohli 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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