Cooper Connolly vs Romario Shepherd — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Cooper Connolly vs Romario Shepherd 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.

Cooper Connolly is a all-rounder for Punjab Kings, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 13 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 918 fantasy points, averaging 71 pts per game with a best of 195 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 481 IPL runs at a strike rate of 162.5. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.

International career: Cooper Connolly has scored 28 T20I runs in 11 matches at an average of 4.67 internationally. He has also taken 3 T20I wickets at an average of 77.00 with an economy of 9.24.

Romario Shepherd is a all-rounder for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 8 Cr. Across 14 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 367 fantasy points, averaging 26 pts per game with a best of 86 pts. He has scored 83 IPL runs at a strike rate of 125.8, picking up 7 IPL wickets at an economy of 11.30.

International career: Romario Shepherd has scored 909 T20I runs in 79 matches at an average of 29.32, with 1 half-century internationally. He has also taken 81 T20I wickets at an average of 27.44 with an economy of 10.01. He has taken 31 ODI wickets internationally.

Batting edge: Cooper Connolly 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: Romario Shepherd 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, Cooper Connolly is the stronger pick right now with an average of 71 pts per game and a best score of 195 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, Cooper Connolly 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.