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Aiden Markram vs Akeal Hosein — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Aiden Markram (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 40 fantasy pts per match. Akeal Hosein (Chennai Super Kings) averages 39 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Aiden Markram vs Akeal Hosein — Stat Comparison Table
Head-to-head numbers at a glance. Higher value is highlighted in green (lower is better for economy and bowling/batting averages).
| Statistic | Aiden Markram | Akeal Hosein |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 12 | 10 |
| Avg fantasy points | 40 | 39 |
| Best fantasy score | 89 | 143 |
| Runs | 231 | 19 |
| Strike rate | 138.3 | 211.1 |
| Fours | 20 | 0 |
| Sixes | 11 | 2 |
| Highest score | 45 | 14 |
| Wickets | 0 | 9 |
| Economy rate | 13.67 | 7.95 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 4 |
| Catches | 8 | 3 |
| Total dismissals | 9 | 3 |
| Statistic | Aiden Markram | Akeal Hosein |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 75 | 95 |
| Runs | 1938 | 293 |
| Batting average | 31.77 | 14.65 |
| Strike rate | 148.7 | 111.8 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 14 | 0 |
| Wickets | 16 | 91 |
| Bowling average | 36.81 | 26.47 |
| Economy rate | 8.79 | 7.45 |
| Five-wicket hauls | 0 | 1 |
Aiden Markram vs Akeal Hosein is one of the most searched cricket comparisons, combining international career stats with IPL fantasy data. Both players bring different strengths to your XI, and the right choice can be the difference between topping the leaderboard or missing out.
Aiden Markram is a all-rounder for Lucknow Super Giants, priced at 9.5 Cr this season. Over 12 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 475 fantasy points, averaging 40 pts per game with a best of 89 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 231 IPL runs at a strike rate of 138.3.
International career: Aiden Markram has scored 2,539 ODI runs in 80 matches at an average of 36.80, with 4 centuries internationally. He has also taken 18 ODI wickets at an average of 62.22 with an economy of 5.88. In T20Is, he has 1,938 runs across 75 matches (avg 31.8).
Akeal Hosein is a specialist bowler for Chennai Super Kings, priced at 7.5 Cr. Across 10 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 393 fantasy points, averaging 39 pts per game with a best of 143 pts. He has scored 19 IPL runs at a strike rate of 211.1, picking up 9 IPL wickets at an economy of 7.95.
International career: Akeal Hosein has scored 293 T20I runs in 95 matches at an average of 14.65 internationally. He has also taken 91 T20I wickets at an average of 26.47 with an economy of 7.45. He has taken 64 ODI wickets internationally.
Batting edge: Aiden Markram 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: Akeal Hosein has been the more impactful bowler in IPL 2026, and becomes especially valuable in conditions that offer pace or spin movement.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Aiden Markram is the stronger pick right now with an average of 40 pts per game and a best score of 89 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, Aiden Markram 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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