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Rajat Patidar vs Sophie Ecclestone — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Rajat Patidar (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 71 fantasy pts per match. Sophie Ecclestone (England Women) averages 0 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Rajat Patidar vs Sophie Ecclestone 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.
Rajat Patidar is a specialist batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 9.5 Cr this season. Over 14 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 998 fantasy points, averaging 71 pts per game with a best of 201 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 486 IPL runs at a strike rate of 196.8. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.
International career: Rajat Patidar has scored 63 TEST runs in 3 matches at an average of 10.50 internationally.
Sophie Ecclestone is a specialist bowler for England Women, priced at 10 Cr. No IPL 2026 performance data recorded yet — see international career stats below.
International career: Sophie Ecclestone has scored 351 T20I runs in 103 matches at an average of 17.55 internationally. He has also taken 143 T20I wickets at an average of 16.01 with an economy of 5.99. He has taken 133 ODI wickets internationally.
Batting edge: Rajat Patidar 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, Rajat Patidar is the stronger pick right now with an average of 71 pts per game and a best score of 201 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, Rajat Patidar 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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