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Shimron Hetmyer vs Trent Boult — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Shimron Hetmyer (Rajasthan Royals) averages 33 fantasy pts per match. Trent Boult (Mumbai Indians) averages 16 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Shimron Hetmyer vs Trent Boult — 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 | Trent Boult |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 11 | 5 |
| Avg fantasy points | 33 | 16 |
| Best fantasy score | 66 | 35 |
| Runs | 163 | 8 |
| Strike rate | 132.5 | 200.0 |
| Fours | 14 | 0 |
| Sixes | 8 | 1 |
| Highest score | 36 | 7 |
| Wickets | 0 | 2 |
| Economy rate | 0.00 | 11.60 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 1 |
| Catches | 7 | 1 |
| Total dismissals | 8 | 1 |
| Statistic | Shimron Hetmyer | Trent Boult |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 76 | 59 |
| Runs | 1488 | 55 |
| Batting average | 25.22 | 7.86 |
| Strike rate | 139.5 | 96.5 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 9 | 0 |
| Wickets | 0 | 78 |
| Bowling average | — | 22.31 |
| Economy rate | — | 7.79 |
Shimron Hetmyer vs Trent Boult 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).
Trent Boult is a specialist bowler for Mumbai Indians, priced at 9 Cr. Across 5 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 78 fantasy points, averaging 16 pts per game with a best of 35 pts. He has scored 8 IPL runs at a strike rate of 200, picking up 2 IPL wickets at an economy of 11.60.
International career: Trent Boult has scored 216 ODI runs in 111 matches at an average of 9.00 internationally. He has also taken 206 ODI wickets at an average of 24.64 with an economy of 5.05. In TESTs, he has 759 runs across 78 matches (avg 15.8).
Batting edge: Shimron Hetmyer 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: Trent Boult 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, Shimron Hetmyer is the stronger pick right now with an average of 33 pts per game and a best score of 66 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, Shimron Hetmyer 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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