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Washington Sundar vs Eshan Malinga — IPL 2026

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Washington Sundar
⚡ GT · 8.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Eshan Malinga
🌅 SRH · 9 cr
🏏
Washington Sundar
⚡ Gujarat Titans
AR
8.5 cr
Credits
46
Avg Pts
102
Best FP
59.5
Pts/Cr
246
Total Runs
1
Total Wkts
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Eshan Malinga
🌅 Sunrisers Hyderabad
BOWL🌏 OS🏅 1× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
47
Avg Pts
119
Best FP
52.7
Pts/Cr
2
Total Runs
15
Total Wkts
⚖️ Too Close to Call
Both players are evenly matched — pick based on ground & match-up!
Fantasy Overview — Full Season
506Season Points474
46Avg Pts / Match47
102Best Fantasy Score119
11Matches Played10
0MOTM Awards 🏅1
8.5Credits9
59.5Pts per Credit52.7
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Washington Sundar
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Better economy rate
🏏 Eshan Malinga
✓ More wickets
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
Both players are closely matched — consider pitch conditions and recent form before choosing captain.
📝 Analysis & Fantasy Impact

Washington Sundar vs Eshan Malinga 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.

Washington Sundar is a all-rounder for Gujarat Titans, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 11 matches he has scored a total of 506 fantasy points, averaging 46 pts per game with a best of 102 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 246 runs at a strike rate of 152.8, and has claimed 1 wickets with an economy of 8.14.

Eshan Malinga is a specialist bowler for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 9 Cr. Across 10 matches he has earned 474 fantasy points, averaging 47 pts per game with a best of 119 pts. He has scored 2 runs at a strike rate of 33.3, picking up 15 wickets at an economy of 8.82. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.

Batting edge: Washington Sundar 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: Eshan Malinga 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, Eshan Malinga is the stronger pick right now with an average of 47 pts per game and a best score of 119 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, Eshan Malinga 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.

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