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Ryan Rickelton vs Sai Sudharsan — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Sai Sudharsan has the edge on the headline numbers: Sai Sudharsan averages 81 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Ryan Rickelton's 72. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Ryan Rickelton (Mumbai Indians) averages 72 fantasy pts per match. Sai Sudharsan (Gujarat Titans) averages 81 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Ryan Rickelton vs Sai Sudharsan — 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 | Ryan Rickelton | Sai Sudharsan |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 18 |
| Avg fantasy points | 72 | 81 |
| Best fantasy score | 217 | 184 |
| Runs | 758 | 803 |
| Strike rate | 157.6 | 143.1 |
| Fours | 58 | 88 |
| Sixes | 51 | 30 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 5 | 9 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 1 |
| Highest score | 123 | 100 |
| Catches | 11 | 8 |
| Total dismissals | 12 | 9 |
| Statistic | Ryan Rickelton | Sai Sudharsan |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 29 | 1 |
| Runs | 741 | 0 |
| Batting average | 28.50 | — |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 4 | 0 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Ryan Rickelton has played 29 T20Is and Sai Sudharsan 1. Ryan Rickelton has 741 runs at 28.5, against 0 for Sai Sudharsan, so Ryan Rickelton has scored more.
ODI. Ryan Rickelton has played 19 ODIs and Sai Sudharsan 3. Ryan Rickelton has 552 runs at 32.5, against 127 for Sai Sudharsan, so Ryan Rickelton has scored more. Hundreds: Ryan Rickelton 1, Sai Sudharsan 0. Fifties: 2 and 2.
Test. Ryan Rickelton has played 15 Tests and Sai Sudharsan 6. Ryan Rickelton has 897 runs at 37.4 (strike rate 52.9), against 302 for Sai Sudharsan, so Ryan Rickelton has scored more. Hundreds: Ryan Rickelton 2, Sai Sudharsan 0. Fifties: 1 and 2.
International numbers up to 4 March 2026.
Ryan Rickelton vs Sai Sudharsan 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.
Ryan Rickelton is a wicket-keeper batter for Mumbai Indians, priced at 9 Cr this season. Over 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1439 fantasy points, averaging 72 pts per game with a best of 217 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 758 IPL runs at a strike rate of 157.6. He has won Man of the Match 3 times this season.
International career: Ryan Rickelton has scored 741 T20I runs in 29 matches at an average of 28.50, with 4 half-centuries internationally. In ODIs, he has 552 runs across 19 matches (avg 32.5).
Sai Sudharsan is a specialist batter for Gujarat Titans, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 18 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1458 fantasy points, averaging 81 pts per game with a best of 184 pts. He has scored 803 IPL runs at a strike rate of 143.1.
Batting edge: Sai Sudharsan 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, Sai Sudharsan is the stronger pick right now with an average of 81 pts per game and a best score of 184 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, Sai Sudharsan 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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