Sunil Narine vs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Sunil Narine vs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 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.

Sunil Narine is a all-rounder for Kolkata Knight Riders, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 13 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 569 fantasy points, averaging 44 pts per game with a best of 71 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 40 IPL runs at a strike rate of 125, and has claimed 15 IPL wickets with an economy of 6.65.

International career: Sunil Narine has scored 363 ODI runs in 64 matches at an average of 11.00 internationally. He has also taken 91 ODI wickets at an average of 26.15 with an economy of 4.10. He has taken 48 T20I wickets internationally.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is a specialist batter for Rajasthan Royals, priced at 10 Cr. Across 16 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1536 fantasy points, averaging 96 pts per game with a best of 217 pts. He has scored 776 IPL runs at a strike rate of 237.3. He has won 3 MOTM awards this season.

Batting edge: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 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: Sunil Narine 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, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the stronger pick right now with an average of 96 pts per game and a best score of 217 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, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 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.