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Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Sunil Narine — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Ruturaj Gaikwad (Chennai Super Kings) averages 45 fantasy pts per match. Sunil Narine (Kolkata Knight Riders) averages 44 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Sunil Narine — 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 | Sunil Narine |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 14 | 13 |
| Avg fantasy points | 45 | 44 |
| Best fantasy score | 139 | 71 |
| Runs | 337 | 40 |
| Strike rate | 123.4 | 125.0 |
| Fours | 29 | 2 |
| Sixes | 12 | 4 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 0 |
| Highest score | 74 | 24 |
| Wickets | 0 | 15 |
| Economy rate | 0.00 | 6.65 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 2 |
| Catches | 5 | 3 |
| Total dismissals | 7 | 3 |
| Statistic | Ruturaj Gaikwad | Sunil Narine |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 22 | 48 |
| Runs | 633 | 155 |
| Batting average | 42.20 | 11.07 |
| Strike rate | 143.5 | 112.3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 4 | 0 |
| Wickets | 0 | 48 |
| Bowling average | — | 21.73 |
| Economy rate | — | 6.04 |
Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Sunil Narine 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.
Sunil Narine is a all-rounder for Kolkata Knight Riders, priced at 8.5 Cr. Across 13 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 569 fantasy points, averaging 44 pts per game with a best of 71 pts. He has scored 40 IPL runs at a strike rate of 125, picking up 15 IPL wickets at an economy of 6.65.
International career: Sunil Narine has scored 363 ODI runs in 64 matches at an average of 11.00 internationally. He has also taken 91 ODI wickets at an average of 26.15 with an economy of 4.10. He has taken 48 T20I wickets internationally.
Batting edge: Ruturaj Gaikwad 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: Sunil Narine 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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