Abhishek Sharma vs Rovman Powell — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Abhishek Sharma vs Rovman Powell 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.

Abhishek Sharma is a specialist batter for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 10 Cr this season. Over 15 matches he has scored a total of 1186 fantasy points, averaging 79 pts per game with a best of 282 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 563 runs at a strike rate of 204.7. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.

Rovman Powell is a specialist batter for Kolkata Knight Riders, priced at 8.5 Cr. Across 10 matches he has earned 336 fantasy points, averaging 34 pts per game with a best of 73 pts. He has scored 172 runs at a strike rate of 134.4.

Batting edge: Abhishek 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.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Abhishek Sharma is the stronger pick right now with an average of 79 pts per game and a best score of 282 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, Abhishek 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.