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Ryan Rickelton vs Tim David — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Ryan Rickelton has the edge on the headline numbers: Ryan Rickelton averages 72 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Tim David's 38. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Ryan Rickelton (Mumbai Indians) averages 72 fantasy pts per match. Tim David (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 38 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Ryan Rickelton vs Tim David — 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 | Tim David |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 72 | 38 |
| Best fantasy score | 217 | 118 |
| Runs | 758 | 369 |
| Strike rate | 157.6 | 142.5 |
| Fours | 58 | 22 |
| Sixes | 51 | 24 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 5 | 1 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Highest score | 123 | 68 |
| Wickets | 0 | 1 |
| Economy rate | 0.00 | 3.18 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 1 |
| Catches | 11 | 11 |
| Total dismissals | 12 | 11 |
| Statistic | Ryan Rickelton | Tim David |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 29 | 74 |
| Runs | 741 | 1679 |
| Batting average | 28.50 | 34.98 |
| Strike rate | — | 169.1 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 4 | 9 |
| Wickets | 0 | 5 |
| Bowling average | — | 51.00 |
| Economy rate | — | 9.33 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Ryan Rickelton has played 29 T20Is and Tim David 74. Ryan Rickelton has 741 runs at 28.5, against 1,679 at 35.0 (169.1) for Tim David, so Tim David has scored more. Hundreds: Ryan Rickelton 0, Tim David 1. Fifties: 4 and 9. Tim David also bowls: 5 wickets at an economy of 9.33, while Ryan Rickelton has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Ryan Rickelton has played 19 ODIs and Tim David 4. Ryan Rickelton has 552 runs at 32.5, against 45 at 11.3 (84.9) for Tim David, so Ryan Rickelton has scored more. Hundreds: Ryan Rickelton 1, Tim David 0. Fifties: 2 and 0.
International numbers up to 21 June 2026.
Ryan Rickelton vs Tim David 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).
Tim David is a specialist batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 9 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 762 fantasy points, averaging 38 pts per game with a best of 118 pts. He has scored 369 IPL runs at a strike rate of 142.5, picking up 1 IPL wickets at an economy of 3.18.
International career: Tim David has scored 1,679 T20I runs in 74 matches at an average of 34.98, with 1 century internationally. He has also taken 5 T20I wickets at an average of 51.00 with an economy of 9.33.
Batting edge: Ryan Rickelton 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: Tim David 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, Ryan Rickelton is the stronger pick right now with an average of 72 pts per game and a best score of 217 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, Ryan Rickelton 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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