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Ryan Rickelton vs Travis Head — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Ryan Rickelton has the edge on the headline numbers: Ryan Rickelton averages 72 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Travis Head's 55. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Ryan Rickelton (Mumbai Indians) averages 72 fantasy pts per match. Travis Head (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 55 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Ryan Rickelton vs Travis Head — 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 | Travis Head |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 72 | 55 |
| Best fantasy score | 217 | 172 |
| Runs | 758 | 655 |
| Strike rate | 157.6 | 120.0 |
| Fours | 58 | 85 |
| Sixes | 51 | 23 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 5 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 1 |
| Highest score | 123 | 112 |
| Wickets | 0 | 1 |
| Economy rate | 0.00 | 5.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 1 |
| Catches | 11 | 3 |
| Total dismissals | 12 | 3 |
| Statistic | Ryan Rickelton | Travis Head |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 29 | 53 |
| Runs | 741 | 1335 |
| Batting average | 28.50 | 28.40 |
| Strike rate | — | 157.2 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 4 | 6 |
| Wickets | 0 | 1 |
| Bowling average | — | 56.00 |
| Economy rate | — | 9.33 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Ryan Rickelton has played 29 T20Is and Travis Head 53. Ryan Rickelton has 741 runs at 28.5, against 1,335 at 28.4 (157.2) for Travis Head, so Travis Head has scored more.
ODI. Ryan Rickelton has played 19 ODIs and Travis Head 85. Ryan Rickelton has 552 runs at 32.5, against 3,273 at 43.6 for Travis Head, so Travis Head has scored more. Hundreds: Ryan Rickelton 1, Travis Head 8. Fifties: 2 and 18. Travis Head also bowls: 28 wickets at an economy of 5.76, while Ryan Rickelton has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Ryan Rickelton has played 15 Tests and Travis Head 67. Ryan Rickelton has 897 runs at 37.4 (strike rate 52.9), against 4,653 at 43.1 (69.7) for Travis Head, so Travis Head has scored more. Hundreds: Ryan Rickelton 2, Travis Head 12. Fifties: 1 and 20. Travis Head also bowls: 16 wickets at an economy of 3.70, while Ryan Rickelton has not taken a Test wicket.
International numbers up to 22 August 2026.
Ryan Rickelton vs Travis Head 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).
Travis Head is a specialist batter for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 9 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1107 fantasy points, averaging 55 pts per game with a best of 172 pts. He has scored 655 IPL runs at a strike rate of 120, picking up 1 IPL wickets at an economy of 5.00. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.
International career: Travis Head has scored 3,273 ODI runs in 85 matches at an average of 43.64, with 8 centuries internationally. He has also taken 28 ODI wickets at an average of 40.61 with an economy of 5.76. In TESTs, he has 4,653 runs across 67 matches (avg 43.1).
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: Travis Head 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.
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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