Sanju Samson vs Yuzvendra Chahal — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Sanju Samson vs Yuzvendra Chahal 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.

Sanju Samson is a wicket-keeper batter for Chennai Super Kings, priced at 10.5 Cr this season. Over 14 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 999 fantasy points, averaging 71 pts per game with a best of 228 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 477 IPL runs at a strike rate of 165.6. He has won Man of the Match 3 times this season.

International career: Sanju Samson has scored 1,399 T20I runs in 61 matches at an average of 29.15, with 3 centuries internationally. In ODIs, he has 510 runs across 16 matches (avg 56.7).

Yuzvendra Chahal is a specialist bowler for Punjab Kings, priced at 9 Cr. Across 13 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 373 fantasy points, averaging 29 pts per game with a best of 94 pts., picking up 12 IPL wickets at an economy of 9.39.

International career: Yuzvendra Chahal has scored 6 T20I runs in 80 matches at an average of 3.00 internationally. He has also taken 96 T20I wickets at an average of 25.09 with an economy of 8.19. He has taken 119 ODI wickets internationally.

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: Yuzvendra Chahal 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, Sanju Samson is the stronger pick right now with an average of 71 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.