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Sanju Samson vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar — IPL 2026
Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form
Sanju Samson vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar is one of the most searched IPL 2026 fantasy comparisons. Both players bring different strengths to your XI, and the right choice can be the difference between topping the leaderboard or missing out.
Sanju Samson is a wicket-keeper batter for Chennai Super Kings, priced at 10.5 Cr this season. Over 11 matches he has scored a total of 904 fantasy points, averaging 82 pts per game with a best of 228 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 430 runs at a strike rate of 169.3. He has won Man of the Match 3 times this season.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is a specialist bowler for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 11 matches he has earned 774 fantasy points, averaging 70 pts per game with a best of 169 pts. He has scored 34 runs at a strike rate of 130.8, picking up 21 wickets at an economy of 7.39. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.
Batting edge: Sanju Samson 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: Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been the more impactful bowler IPL 2026, and becomes especially valuable in conditions that offer pace or spin movement.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Sanju Samson is the stronger pick right now with an average of 82 pts per game and a best score of 228 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, Sanju Samson 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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