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Rashid Khan vs Yuzvendra Chahal: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Rashid Khan has the edge on the headline numbers: Rashid Khan averages 89 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Yuzvendra Chahal's 29. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Rashid Khan (Gujarat Titans) averages 89 fantasy pts per match. Yuzvendra Chahal (Punjab Kings) averages 29 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Rashid Khan vs Yuzvendra Chahal · 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 | Rashid Khan | Yuzvendra Chahal |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 13 |
| Avg fantasy points | 89 | 29 |
| Best fantasy score | 203 | 94 |
| Runs | 171 | 0 |
| Strike rate | 133.6 | 0.0 |
| Fours | 12 | 0 |
| Sixes | 11 | 0 |
| Highest score | 37 | 0 |
| Wickets | 39 | 12 |
| Economy rate | 6.04 | 9.39 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 6 | 3 |
| Catches | 10 | 2 |
| Total dismissals | 11 | 2 |
| Statistic | Rashid Khan | Yuzvendra Chahal |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 115 | 80 |
| Runs | 622 | 6 |
| Batting average | 14.81 | 3.00 |
| Strike rate | — | 46.1 |
| Wickets | 193 | 96 |
| Bowling average | 13.73 | 25.09 |
| Economy rate | — | 8.19 |
| Five-wicket hauls | 2 | 1 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Rashid Khan has played 115 T20Is and Yuzvendra Chahal 80. Rashid Khan has 622 runs at 14.8, against 6 at 3.0 (46.1) for Yuzvendra Chahal, so Rashid Khan has scored more. With the ball, Rashid Khan has 193 wickets and Yuzvendra Chahal 96 at 8.19; Rashid Khan has more wickets.
ODI. Rashid Khan has played 123 ODIs and Yuzvendra Chahal 72. Rashid Khan has 1,469 runs at 18.8, against 69 at 8.6 (48.9) for Yuzvendra Chahal, so Rashid Khan has scored more. With the ball, Rashid Khan has 226 wickets and Yuzvendra Chahal 121 at 5.30; Rashid Khan has more wickets.
International numbers up to 20 June 2026.
Did you know: Rashid Khan
- He was one of the eleven players in Afghanistan's first Test, against India in June 2018.
- He captained Afghanistan in a Test against Bangladesh in September 2019 at 20 years and 350 days, the youngest Test captain ever.
- He reached 100 ODI wickets in 44 matches, the fastest at the time.
- He was named the ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Decade in December 2020.
Did you know: Yuzvendra Chahal
- He played chess for India internationally before choosing cricket.
- He was the second bowler, and the first Indian, to take a six-wicket haul in a T20I.
- He was the first concussion substitute to be named player of the match in an international.
- He took an IPL hat-trick and a five-wicket haul in the same match against Kolkata Knight Riders in April 2022.
🧠Quick quiz: Rashid Khan and Yuzvendra Chahal
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- 1. How old was Rashid when he captained Afghanistan in a Test?
- 2. What decade award did Rashid win in 2020?
- 3. Which sport did Chahal play for India before cricket?
- 4. What T20I first did Chahal achieve for India?
Rashid Khan vs Yuzvendra Chahal 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.
Rashid Khan is a specialist bowler for Gujarat Titans, priced at 9.5 Cr this season. Over 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1774 fantasy points, averaging 89 pts per game with a best of 203 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 171 IPL runs at a strike rate of 133.6, and has claimed 39 IPL wickets with an economy of 6.04. He has won Man of the Match 5 times this season.
International career: Rashid Khan has scored 1,469 ODI runs in 123 matches at an average of 18.83, with 5 half-centuries internationally. He has also taken 226 ODI wickets at an average of 19.43. In T20Is, he has 622 runs across 115 matches (avg 14.8).
Yuzvendra Chahal is a specialist bowler for Punjab Kings, priced at 9 Cr. Across 13 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 373 fantasy points, averaging 29 pts per game with a best of 94 pts., picking up 12 IPL wickets at an economy of 9.39.
International career: Yuzvendra Chahal has scored 6 T20I runs in 80 matches at an average of 3.00 internationally. He has also taken 96 T20I wickets at an average of 25.09 with an economy of 8.19. He has taken 121 ODI wickets internationally.
Batting edge: Rashid Khan 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: Rashid Khan 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, Rashid Khan is the stronger pick right now with an average of 89 pts per game and a best score of 203 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, Rashid Khan 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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