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Romario Shepherd vs Tim David — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Romario Shepherd (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 22 fantasy pts per match. Tim David (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 37 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Romario Shepherd vs Tim David — 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 | Romario Shepherd | Tim David |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 17 | 16 |
| Avg fantasy points | 22 | 37 |
| Best fantasy score | 86 | 135 |
| Runs | 83 | 305 |
| Strike rate | 123.9 | 188.3 |
| Fours | 6 | 22 |
| Sixes | 5 | 23 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 23 | 70 |
| Wickets | 7 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 11.35 | 18.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 3 | 0 |
| Catches | 2 | 3 |
| Total dismissals | 2 | 3 |
| Statistic | Romario Shepherd | Tim David |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 79 | 70 |
| Runs | 909 | 1600 |
| Batting average | 29.32 | 35.56 |
| Strike rate | 145.2 | 168.8 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 1 | 9 |
| Wickets | 81 | 5 |
| Bowling average | 27.44 | 51.00 |
| Economy rate | 10.01 | 9.33 |
| Five-wicket hauls | 1 | 0 |
Romario Shepherd vs Tim David 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.
Romario Shepherd is a all-rounder for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 8 Cr this season. Over 17 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 377 fantasy points, averaging 22 pts per game with a best of 86 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 83 IPL runs at a strike rate of 123.9, and has claimed 7 IPL wickets with an economy of 11.35.
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.
Tim David is a specialist batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 8.5 Cr. Across 16 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 594 fantasy points, averaging 37 pts per game with a best of 135 pts. He has scored 305 IPL runs at a strike rate of 188.3.
International career: Tim David has scored 1,600 T20I runs in 70 matches at an average of 35.56, with 1 century internationally. He has also taken 5 T20I wickets at an average of 51.00 with an economy of 9.33.
Batting edge: Tim David 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, Tim David is the stronger pick right now with an average of 37 pts per game and a best score of 135 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, Tim David 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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