Rohit Sharma vs Varun Chakravarthy — IPL 2026

Rohit Sharma vs Varun Chakravarthy 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.

Rohit Sharma is a specialist batter for Mumbai Indians, priced at 10 Cr this season. Over 9 matches he has scored a total of 497 fantasy points, averaging 55 pts per game with a best of 151 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 283 runs at a strike rate of 157.2.

Varun Chakravarthy is a specialist bowler for Kolkata Knight Riders, priced at 8.5 Cr. Across 11 matches he has earned 391 fantasy points, averaging 36 pts per game with a best of 119 pts. He has scored 5 runs at a strike rate of 100, picking up 11 wickets at an economy of 8.78. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.

Batting edge: Rohit Sharma 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: Varun Chakravarthy has been the more impactful bowler IPL 2026, and becomes especially valuable in conditions that offer pace or spin movement.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Rohit Sharma is the stronger pick right now with an average of 55 pts per game and a best score of 151 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, Rohit Sharma 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.