Riyan Parag vs Washington Sundar — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Riyan Parag vs Washington Sundar 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.

Riyan Parag is a all-rounder for Rajasthan Royals, priced at 9 Cr this season. Over 14 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 653 fantasy points, averaging 47 pts per game with a best of 153 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 309 IPL runs at a strike rate of 157.7, and has claimed 2 IPL wickets with an economy of 9.50.

International career: Riyan Parag has scored 106 T20I runs in 9 matches at an average of 17.67 internationally. He has also taken 4 T20I wickets at an average of 20.75 with an economy of 6.73.

Washington Sundar is a all-rounder for Gujarat Titans, priced at 8.5 Cr. Across 16 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 664 fantasy points, averaging 42 pts per game with a best of 102 pts. He has scored 327 IPL runs at a strike rate of 152.8, picking up 1 IPL wickets at an economy of 8.89.

International career: Washington Sundar has scored 265 T20I runs in 55 matches at an average of 16.56, with 1 half-century internationally. He has also taken 50 T20I wickets at an average of 22.50 with an economy of 6.93.

Batting edge: Washington Sundar 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: Riyan Parag 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, Riyan Parag is the stronger pick right now with an average of 47 pts per game and a best score of 153 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, Riyan Parag 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.