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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi vs Nitish Kumar Reddy — IPL 2026
Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi vs Nitish Kumar Reddy is one of the most searched IPL 2026 fantasy comparisons. Both players bring different strengths to your XI, and the right choice can be the difference between topping the leaderboard or missing out.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is a specialist batter for Rajasthan Royals, priced at 10 Cr this season. Over 11 matches he has scored a total of 855 fantasy points, averaging 78 pts per game with a best of 203 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 440 runs at a strike rate of 236.6. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.
Nitish Kumar Reddy is a all-rounder for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 8.5 Cr. Across 10 matches he has earned 678 fantasy points, averaging 68 pts per game with a best of 134 pts. He has scored 222 runs at a strike rate of 166.9, picking up 7 wickets at an economy of 10.05. He has won 1 MOTM award 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: Nitish Kumar Reddy has been the more impactful bowler 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 78 pts per game and a best score of 203 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.
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