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Shimron Hetmyer vs Yuzvendra Chahal — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Shimron Hetmyer (Rajasthan Royals) averages 33 fantasy pts per match. Yuzvendra Chahal (Punjab Kings) averages 29 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Shimron Hetmyer vs Yuzvendra Chahal — 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 | Yuzvendra Chahal |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 11 | 13 |
| Avg fantasy points | 33 | 29 |
| Best fantasy score | 66 | 94 |
| Runs | 163 | 0 |
| Strike rate | 132.5 | 0.0 |
| Fours | 14 | 0 |
| Sixes | 8 | 0 |
| Highest score | 36 | 0 |
| Wickets | 0 | 12 |
| Economy rate | 0.00 | 9.39 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 3 |
| Catches | 7 | 2 |
| Total dismissals | 8 | 2 |
| Statistic | Shimron Hetmyer | Yuzvendra Chahal |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 76 | 80 |
| Runs | 1488 | 6 |
| Batting average | 25.22 | 3.00 |
| Strike rate | 139.5 | 46.1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 9 | 0 |
| Wickets | 0 | 96 |
| Bowling average | — | 25.09 |
| Economy rate | — | 8.19 |
| Five-wicket hauls | 0 | 1 |
Shimron Hetmyer 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.
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).
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: 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: 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, 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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