Arshdeep Singh vs Josh Hazlewood — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Arshdeep Singh vs Josh Hazlewood 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.

Arshdeep Singh is a specialist bowler for Punjab Kings, priced at 9 Cr this season. Over 15 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 515 fantasy points, averaging 34 pts per game with a best of 125 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 1 IPL runs at a strike rate of 100, and has claimed 16 IPL wickets with an economy of 9.79. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.

International career: Arshdeep Singh has scored 87 T20I runs in 79 matches at an average of 6.21 internationally. He has also taken 121 T20I wickets at an average of 19.70 with an economy of 8.60.

Josh Hazlewood is a specialist bowler for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 8.5 Cr. Across 13 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 566 fantasy points, averaging 44 pts per game with a best of 156 pts., picking up 15 IPL wickets at an economy of 9.59. He has won 2 MOTM awards this season.

International career: Josh Hazlewood has scored 135 ODI runs in 94 matches at an average of 16.88 internationally. He has also taken 138 ODI wickets at an average of 28.00 with an economy of 4.75. In TESTs, he has 565 runs across 76 matches (avg 11.5).

Batting edge: Arshdeep Singh 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: Arshdeep Singh 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, Josh Hazlewood is the stronger pick right now with an average of 44 pts per game and a best score of 156 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, Josh Hazlewood 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.