Sanju Samson vs Prabhsimran Singh — IPL 2026

Sanju Samson vs Prabhsimran Singh 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.

Prabhsimran Singh is a wicket-keeper batter for Punjab Kings, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 9 matches he has earned 662 fantasy points, averaging 74 pts per game with a best of 151 pts. He has scored 364 runs at a strike rate of 172.5.

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.

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.

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.