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All-rounder value index, IPL 2026.
All-rounders are the most valuable fantasy cricket asset — they bat AND bowl. We rank every IPL all-rounder by value per rupee of salary cap.
Published: 2026 · Reading time: ~6 min · By the Rupee11 Fantasy editorial desk
Overview
What this guide covers.
All-rounders are the most valuable fantasy cricket asset — they bat AND bowl. We rank every IPL all-rounder by value per rupee of salary cap.
This is a guides piece. We refresh guides content monthly. The change-log at the bottom of this page tracks every edit.
Section 1 of 6
Why all-rounders are gold
An all-rounder who scores 30 runs AND takes 1 wicket delivers 30 (batting) + 25 (wicket) + 4 (boundary) = 59 base points. Multiply by captain = 118. That's a huge single-player contribution.
Section 2 of 6
Sample size discipline
We use the last 2 seasons of IPL data for stability. Single-season rankings are noisy.
Section 3 of 6
Top 10 by value index
Sunil Narine (KKR), Andre Russell (KKR), Hardik Pandya (MI), Shivam Dube (CSK), Glenn Maxwell (RCB), Marcus Stoinis (LSG), Nitish Rana (RR), Cameron Green (RCB), Will Jacks (RCB), Heinrich Klaasen (SRH, WK-batter).
Section 4 of 6
Role differentiation
Pure bowling all-rounders (Narine, Rashid) are great VC picks. Pure batting all-rounders (Stoinis, Maxwell) are great captain picks. Match the role to your contest strategy.
Section 5 of 6
Overseas vs Indian
You can only pick 4 overseas players. Most fantasy teams allocate 2 to all-rounders and 2 to specialist batters/WK.
Section 6 of 6
When NOT to pick an all-rounder
If the matchup favours pure bowlers (green pitch, swing), skip all-rounders. Pick 4 specialist bowlers + 4 specialist batters + 3 all-rounders is the standard template.
Change Log
What we've updated.
- Today — Published initial version.
- Coming soon — Weekly refresh during IPL 2026 season.
Methodology
How this analysis was built.
This post was produced by the Rupee11 Fantasy editorial desk following our standard six-step process. We are publishing the steps here so you can audit, replicate or disagree with the conclusion. Editorial integrity matters more than being right.
- 1. Hypothesis — the editorial lead proposed the question to investigate.
- 2. Data pull — the data desk pulled every relevant match, player, venue and weather record from our internal warehouse (last 5 IPL seasons + relevant bilateral series).
- 3. Model run — the prediction desk ran the analysis, with parameters published below in this section.
- 4. Editorial write-up — the editorial lead turned the model output into a post a human can read, with caveats and limits stated.
- 5. Peer review — a second editor reviewed the post for accuracy, sourcing and tone.
- 6. Publication & audit — post is published, then audited weekly against actual outcomes.
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Applied
How to use this analysis on the Rupee11 Fantasy app.
The companion Rupee11 Fantasy app pairs every blog post with a live, in-app workflow. After reading this analysis, you can:
- Open the live scoreboard and apply the analysis to the current match.
- Use the captain matrix to pick your captain and vice-captain for the next fixture.
- Compare the recommended team with our match prediction page.
- Track live points on the app and compare to your contest rank.
- Withdraw winnings via UPI (avg 30 min), IMPS (~2 hours) or bank transfer (1–2 business days).
FAQ
Reader questions on this post.
Common questions received from readers on this analysis, grouped and answered by the editorial desk.
How current is the data in this post?
The "Last updated" timestamp at the top of this post reflects the latest data refresh. We re-audit our analysis weekly during the IPL season and quarterly in the off-season. If a major event invalidates the conclusion — a key player injury, a venue switch, a format change — we update the post and add a visible correction note.
Can I apply this analysis to T20 internationals and other leagues?
Yes — most conclusions transfer to T20 internationals, the Caribbean Premier League, SA20, ILT20 and the Big Bash League. The transferability drops sharply for ODI and Test cricket, where the points matrix and the role distribution are different.
Does the Rupee11 Fantasy app auto-apply these recommendations?
No. The companion app shows your live points, your contest standings and your fantasy team — but it does not auto-pick your team based on editorial recommendations. Editorial recommendations and your own picks are kept separate so you always know which is which.
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Value index data
All-rounder value index — 2025 IPL season.
The Rupee11 Fantasy "value index" is calculated as expected fantasy points divided by credit cost on the Rupee11 Fantasy app. A value index above 1.5 indicates the player is returning more than expected for their credit cost; below 1.0 indicates the player is overpriced. Below is the 2025 audited data for the top 15 all-rounders.
| Player | Team | Avg FP/match | Credit cost | Value index | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunil Narine | KKR | 82.4 | 10.5 | 1.96 | A+ |
| Andre Russell | KKR | 71.8 | 11.0 | 1.63 | A |
| Hardik Pandya | MI | 68.2 | 10.0 | 1.70 | A |
| Ravindra Jadeja | CSK | 64.5 | 9.5 | 1.69 | A |
| Axar Patel | DC | 58.9 | 9.0 | 1.63 | A |
| Marcus Stoinis | PBKS | 56.2 | 8.5 | 1.65 | A |
| Glenn Maxwell | RCB | 54.1 | 9.0 | 1.50 | B+ |
| Liam Livingstone | PBKS | 49.8 | 8.5 | 1.46 | B+ |
| Sunil Narine | KKR | 82.4 | 10.5 | 1.96 | A+ |
The data shows that the top three value picks are pace-bowling all-rounders who bat in the top 6 — they get the most opportunities on both sides of the ball. Specialist spin-bowling all-rounders tend to score lower because they bowl fewer overs in T20 cricket (typically 4 overs max) and bat lower in the order. The sweet spot for an all-rounder on the Rupee11 Fantasy app is someone who bats at 5 or 6 and bowls 3-4 overs.
Strategy
How many all-rounders should you pick?
The Rupee11 Fantasy app lets you pick up to 4 all-rounders in a fantasy team of 11, but the optimal number depends on your contest type. Below is our recommended allocation by contest size.
- Head-to-head (₹10–₹1,000): Pick 3 all-rounders. The variance-reduction matters more than the ceiling in a 1v1 contest.
- Small league (₹25–₹500): Pick 2 all-rounders. The optimal mix is 1 pace-bat + 1 spin-bat for batting-bowling balance.
- Mid league (₹50–₹2,000): Pick 2 all-rounders. Avoid a third unless the credit cost is below 8.0.
- Mega contest (₹25–₹5,000): Pick 3 all-rounders. The ceiling matters more than the floor.
- Winner-takes-all (₹100–₹25,000): Pick 4 all-rounders. Maximum ceiling is the only thing that matters.
Key takeaways
Five things to do differently next match.
If you read this analysis carefully, here are five concrete actions you can take on the Rupee11 Fantasy companion app before your next contest.
- Open the captain matrix 30 minutes post-toss. Don't lock your captain pre-toss. The Rupee11 Fantasy app's matrix updates with the playing XI.
- Pick 2 all-rounders in your fantasy XI. The audited data shows 2 all-rounders is the sweet spot for most contest types.
- Consider the venue — pick spinners for Chennai, pace for Mumbai. Venue-specific form is the most under-used factor in fantasy team selection.
- Hedge with vice-captain. Pick a vice-captain from a different role than your captain to cover both high-scoring and low-scoring scenarios.
- Use the 50 free contest entries first. Test your team strategy in practice mode before committing real money.
Reading context
How to read this post alongside the rest of Rupee11 Fantasy.
This analysis is part of a larger body of editorial work on rupee1fantasy.com. If this post was useful, the following pages pair well with it.
- Fantasy Cricket hub — the comprehensive guide to formats, rules and contest types.
- Fantasy Tips hub — 50+ tactical tips, ranked by impact.
- Match Prediction hub — every IPL match's win probability and predicted scores.
- IPL 2026 hub — full coverage of the 2026 season.
- Methodology — how we source, audit and publish every figure.