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Shimron Hetmyer vs Suryakumar Yadav — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Shimron Hetmyer (Rajasthan Royals) averages 33 fantasy pts per match. Suryakumar Yadav (Mumbai Indians) averages 40 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Shimron Hetmyer vs Suryakumar Yadav — 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 | Shimron Hetmyer | Suryakumar Yadav |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 11 | 13 |
| Avg fantasy points | 33 | 40 |
| Best fantasy score | 66 | 101 |
| Runs | 163 | 269 |
| Strike rate | 132.5 | 147.0 |
| Fours | 14 | 28 |
| Sixes | 8 | 10 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 2 |
| Highest score | 36 | 60 |
| Catches | 7 | 3 |
| Total dismissals | 8 | 3 |
| Statistic | Shimron Hetmyer | Suryakumar Yadav |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 76 | 110 |
| Runs | 1488 | 3220 |
| Batting average | 25.22 | 36.59 |
| Strike rate | 139.5 | 162.6 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 4 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 9 | 24 |
| Wickets | 0 | 2 |
| Bowling average | — | 2.50 |
| Economy rate | — | 5.00 |
Shimron Hetmyer vs Suryakumar Yadav 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.
Shimron Hetmyer is a specialist batter for Rajasthan Royals, priced at 9 Cr this season. Over 11 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 360 fantasy points, averaging 33 pts per game with a best of 66 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 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).
Suryakumar Yadav is a specialist batter for Mumbai Indians, priced at 10 Cr. Across 13 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 521 fantasy points, averaging 40 pts per game with a best of 101 pts. He has scored 269 IPL runs at a strike rate of 147.
International career: Suryakumar Yadav has scored 3,220 T20I runs in 110 matches at an average of 36.59, with 4 centuries internationally. He has also taken 2 T20I wickets at an average of 2.50 with an economy of 5.00. In ODIs, he has 773 runs across 38 matches (avg 25.8).
Batting edge: Suryakumar Yadav 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, Suryakumar Yadav is the stronger pick right now with an average of 40 pts per game and a best score of 101 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, Suryakumar Yadav 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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