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Sai Sudharsan vs Shimron Hetmyer — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Sai Sudharsan (Gujarat Titans) averages 81 fantasy pts per match. Shimron Hetmyer (Rajasthan Royals) averages 33 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Sai Sudharsan vs Shimron Hetmyer — 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 | Sai Sudharsan | Shimron Hetmyer |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 18 | 11 |
| Avg fantasy points | 81 | 33 |
| Best fantasy score | 184 | 66 |
| Runs | 803 | 163 |
| Strike rate | 143.1 | 132.5 |
| Fours | 88 | 14 |
| Sixes | 30 | 8 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 9 | 0 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Highest score | 100 | 36 |
| Catches | 8 | 7 |
| Total dismissals | 9 | 8 |
Sai Sudharsan vs Shimron Hetmyer 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.
Sai Sudharsan is a specialist batter for Gujarat Titans, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 18 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1458 fantasy points, averaging 81 pts per game with a best of 184 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 803 IPL runs at a strike rate of 143.1.
Shimron Hetmyer is a specialist batter for Rajasthan Royals, priced at 9 Cr. Across 11 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 360 fantasy points, averaging 33 pts per game with a best of 66 pts. He has scored 163 IPL runs at a strike rate of 132.5.
International career: Shimron Hetmyer has scored 1,488 T20I runs in 76 matches at an average of 25.22, with 9 half-centuries internationally. In ODIs, he has 1,414 runs across 50 matches (avg 32.9).
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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