Washington Sundar vs Rinku Singh — IPL 2026

Washington Sundar vs Rinku Singh 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.

Rinku Singh is a specialist batter for Kolkata Knight Riders, priced at 8.5 Cr. Across 9 matches he has earned 478 fantasy points, averaging 53 pts per game with a best of 215 pts. He has scored 237 runs at a strike rate of 145.4. 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: Washington Sundar 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, Rinku Singh is the stronger pick right now with an average of 53 pts per game and a best score of 215 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, Rinku Singh 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.