Mukesh Kumar is a specialist bowler from India playing for Delhi Capitals. IPL 2026 fantasy price: 8 Cr on CricketDream.
🏏PLAYER DETAILS
🌍INTERNATIONAL CAREER
In T20Is, Mukesh Kumar has scored 5 runs across 17 matches at an average of 5.00 (SR 100.00). Best score: 4*. With the ball: 20 T20I wickets at an average of 19.45 and economy of 8.84, with best figures of 4/22. In ODIs, Mukesh Kumar has scored 10 runs across 6 matches at an average of 10.00 (SR 62.50). Best score: 6. With the ball: 5 ODI wickets at an average of 43.40 and economy of 5.56, with best figures of 3/30. In Tests, Mukesh Kumar has scored 0 runs across 3 matches. Best score: 0*. With the ball: 7 Test wickets at an average of 25.57 and economy of 3.78, with best figures of 2/0.
| Format | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | Wkts | Bowl Avg | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 17 | 5 | 5.00 | 100.00 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 19.45 | 8.84 |
| ODI | 6 | 10 | 10.00 | 62.50 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 43.40 | 5.56 |
| Test | 3 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 25.57 | 3.78 |
| M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4* | 5.00 | 100.00 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Inn | Wkts | Runs | Avg | Eco | SR | BBI | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 20 | 389 | 19.45 | 8.84 | 13.2 | 4/22 | 0 |
📋PLAYER OVERVIEW
Mukesh Kumar is a specialist bowler representing Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026, priced at 8 Cr on CricketDream.
Across 10 matches this IPL season, Mukesh Kumar has scored 172 fantasy points: 17 a game, at 21.5 points per credit. The median specialist bowler in the pool returns 42 a game, so Mukesh Kumar is 60% below the position across 293 comparable players.
📊RECENT FORM (LAST 5 MATCHES)
| Match | Overs | Wkts | Catches | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DC v RR17 May 2026 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | -2 |
| PBKS v DC11 May 2026 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 29 |
| DC v KKR8 May 2026 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| DC v PBKS25 Apr 2026 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | -2 |
| SRH v DC21 Apr 2026 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | -2 |
Over the last 5 games, Mukesh Kumar is averaging 5 fantasy points, against 17 for the season. Most recently: -2. Best of the run was 29.
👥ON CRICKETDREAM
Across Mukesh Kumar's last 10 fixtures, 27% of CricketDream teams started Mukesh Kumar and 0% handed over the captaincy, while Mukesh Kumar averaged 17 fantasy points in those games.
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🎯FANTASY VERDICT
⚠️ 17 a game at 8 Cr, 21.5 points per credit. The median specialist bowler returns 42 a game. Behind the position at this price.
CREDIT VALUE
❓FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Which IPL team does Mukesh Kumar play for in 2026?▾
Mukesh Kumar is a bowler for Delhi Capitals.
What are Mukesh Kumar's fantasy stats in IPL 2026?▾
Mukesh Kumar has 172 fantasy points from 10 matches, an average of 17 per game, or 21.5 points per credit at 8 Cr.
Is Mukesh Kumar a good captain pick?▾
Mukesh Kumar averages 17 points a game, which is low for a captain. Most managers will find a higher-scoring option.
What are Mukesh Kumar's international cricket career stats?▾
Mukesh Kumar has international career data across T20I, ODI, Test. Mukesh Kumar's best batting format is ODI: 10 runs in 6 matches with a batting average of 10.00.
How many T20I runs has Mukesh Kumar scored in international cricket?▾
Mukesh Kumar has scored 5 runs in 17 T20I matches, averaging 5.00 at a strike rate of 100.00. Highest score: 4*.
How many T20I wickets does Mukesh Kumar have?▾
Mukesh Kumar has taken 20 wickets in T20I cricket in 17 matches with a bowling average of 19.45 and an economy rate of 8.84. Best bowling: 4/22.
How many ODI runs has Mukesh Kumar scored in international cricket?▾
Mukesh Kumar has scored 10 runs in 6 ODI matches, averaging 10.00 at a strike rate of 62.50. Highest score: 6.
How many ODI wickets does Mukesh Kumar have?▾
Mukesh Kumar has taken 5 wickets in ODI cricket in 6 matches with a bowling average of 43.40 and an economy rate of 5.56. Best bowling: 3/30.
How many Test runs has Mukesh Kumar scored in international cricket?▾
Mukesh Kumar has scored 0 runs in 3 Test matches. Highest score: 0*.
How many Test wickets does Mukesh Kumar have?▾
Mukesh Kumar has taken 7 wickets in Test cricket in 3 matches with a bowling average of 25.57 and an economy rate of 3.78. Best bowling: 2/0.
How does Mukesh Kumar's IPL performance compare with the international career?▾
In IPL 2026, Mukesh Kumar averages 17 fantasy points per match. Internationally, the best batting average is 10.00 in ODIs.
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