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Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Shivam Dube — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Ruturaj Gaikwad (Chennai Super Kings) averages 45 fantasy pts per match. Shivam Dube (Chennai Super Kings) averages 45 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Shivam Dube — 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 | Ruturaj Gaikwad | Shivam Dube |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 14 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 45 | 45 |
| Best fantasy score | 139 | 93 |
| Runs | 337 | 362 |
| Strike rate | 123.4 | 158.8 |
| Fours | 29 | 29 |
| Sixes | 12 | 20 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 0 |
| Highest score | 74 | 47 |
| Wickets | 0 | 4 |
| Economy rate | 0.00 | 9.73 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 2 |
| Catches | 5 | 4 |
| Total dismissals | 7 | 4 |
| Statistic | Ruturaj Gaikwad | Shivam Dube |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 22 | 58 |
| Runs | 633 | 857 |
| Batting average | 42.20 | 28.57 |
| Strike rate | 143.5 | 153.6 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 4 | 4 |
| Wickets | 0 | 28 |
| Bowling average | — | 27.86 |
| Economy rate | — | 9.83 |
Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Shivam Dube 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.
Ruturaj Gaikwad is a specialist batter for Chennai Super Kings, priced at 9 Cr this season. Over 14 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 628 fantasy points, averaging 45 pts per game with a best of 139 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 337 IPL runs at a strike rate of 123.4. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.
International career: Ruturaj Gaikwad has scored 633 T20I runs in 22 matches at an average of 42.20, with 1 century internationally.
Shivam Dube is a all-rounder for Chennai Super Kings, priced at 8.5 Cr. Across 17 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 771 fantasy points, averaging 45 pts per game with a best of 93 pts. He has scored 362 IPL runs at a strike rate of 158.8, picking up 4 IPL wickets at an economy of 9.73.
International career: Shivam Dube has scored 857 T20I runs in 58 matches at an average of 28.57, with 4 half-centuries internationally. He has also taken 28 T20I wickets at an average of 27.86 with an economy of 9.83.
Batting edge: Shivam Dube 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: Shivam Dube 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, Ruturaj Gaikwad is the stronger pick right now with an average of 45 pts per game and a best score of 139 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, Ruturaj Gaikwad 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.
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