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Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Yashasvi Jaiswal — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Yashasvi Jaiswal has the edge on the headline numbers: Yashasvi Jaiswal averages 50 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Ruturaj Gaikwad's 46. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Ruturaj Gaikwad (Chennai Super Kings) averages 46 fantasy pts per match. Yashasvi Jaiswal (Rajasthan Royals) averages 50 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Yashasvi Jaiswal — 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 | Yashasvi Jaiswal |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 17 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 46 | 50 |
| Best fantasy score | 139 | 169 |
| Runs | 438 | 549 |
| Strike rate | 110.1 | 128.3 |
| Fours | 32 | 77 |
| Sixes | 16 | 17 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 2 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 74 | 110 |
| Economy rate | 0.00 | 6.00 |
| Catches | 6 | 7 |
| Total dismissals | 8 | 8 |
| Statistic | Ruturaj Gaikwad | Yashasvi Jaiswal |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 23 | 23 |
| Runs | 633 | 723 |
| Batting average | 39.56 | 36.15 |
| Strike rate | 143.5 | — |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 4 | 5 |
| Economy rate | — | 11.00 |
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T20I. Ruturaj Gaikwad has played 23 T20Is and Yashasvi Jaiswal 23. Ruturaj Gaikwad has 633 runs at 39.6 (strike rate 143.5), against 723 at 36.1 for Yashasvi Jaiswal, so Yashasvi Jaiswal has scored more. Hundreds: Ruturaj Gaikwad 1, Yashasvi Jaiswal 1. Fifties: 4 and 5.
ODI. Ruturaj Gaikwad has played 12 ODIs and Yashasvi Jaiswal 6. Ruturaj Gaikwad has 329 runs at 36.6, against 285 at 71.3 for Yashasvi Jaiswal, so Ruturaj Gaikwad has scored more. Hundreds: Ruturaj Gaikwad 1, Yashasvi Jaiswal 2. Fifties: 2 and 0.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Yashasvi Jaiswal 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 17 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 782 fantasy points, averaging 46 pts per game with a best of 139 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 438 IPL runs at a strike rate of 110.1. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.
International career: Ruturaj Gaikwad has scored 633 T20I runs in 23 matches at an average of 39.56, with 1 century internationally.
Yashasvi Jaiswal is a specialist batter for Rajasthan Royals, priced at 9 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 999 fantasy points, averaging 50 pts per game with a best of 169 pts. He has scored 549 IPL runs at a strike rate of 128.3.
International career: Yashasvi Jaiswal has scored 2,588 TEST runs in 30 matches at an average of 47.93, with 7 centuries internationally. In T20Is, he has 723 runs across 23 matches (avg 36.1).
Batting edge: Yashasvi Jaiswal 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, Yashasvi Jaiswal is the stronger pick right now with an average of 50 pts per game and a best score of 169 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, Yashasvi Jaiswal 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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