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Axar Patel vs Josh Hazlewood — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Axar Patel or Josh Hazlewood?

Axar Patel has the edge on the headline numbers: Axar Patel leads on T20I batting (700 runs, avg 18.4). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Axar Patel (India) has 700 T20I runs at avg 18.4 in 91 matches. Josh Hazlewood (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) has 29 T20I runs at avg 9.7 in 60 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Axar Patel
🇮🇳 IND · 8.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Josh Hazlewood
🔴 RCB · 9 cr
🏏
Axar Patel
🇮🇳 India
AR🏅 1× MOTM
8.5 cr
Credits
52
Avg Pts
213
Best FP
192.0
Pts/Cr
153
Total Runs
21
Total Wkts
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Josh Hazlewood
🔴 Royal Challengers Bengaluru
BOWL🌏 OS🏅 2× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
67
Avg Pts
260
Best FP
141.3
Pts/Cr
11
Total Runs
36
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Josh Hazlewood
15 higher avg pts · 260 best fantasy score · 2× MOTM
🏏 Axar Patel
VS
🏏 Josh Hazlewood
T20I Career Overview
91Matches60
🏏 Batting
700Runs29
18.42Batting Avg9.67
—Strike Rate138.10
0Centuries0
1Half-Centuries0
23Sixes 🔴1
65
Best Score
13*
🎳 Bowling
93Wickets79
21.30Bowling Avg20.41
—Economy Rate7.41
05-Wkt Hauls0
3/9
Best Figures
4/12
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Axar Patel vs Josh Hazlewood — 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).

IPL season stats
StatisticAxar PatelJosh Hazlewood
Matches2019
Avg fantasy points5267
Best fantasy score213260
Runs15311
Strike rate91.133.3
Fours91
Sixes20
Half-centuries (50+)10
Highest score575
Wickets2136
Economy rate7.545.84
Best spell (wkts)48
Catches810
Total dismissals1110
International career — T20I
StatisticAxar PatelJosh Hazlewood
Matches9160
Runs70029
Batting average18.429.67
Strike rate—138.1
Half-centuries (50+)10
Wickets9379
Bowling average21.3020.41
Economy rate—7.41

📋 Format by format

T20I. Axar Patel has played 91 T20Is and Josh Hazlewood 60. Axar Patel has 700 runs at 18.4, against 29 at 9.7 (138.1) for Josh Hazlewood, so Axar Patel has scored more. With the ball, Axar Patel has 93 wickets and Josh Hazlewood 79 at 7.41; Axar Patel has more wickets.

ODI. Axar Patel has played 71 ODIs and Josh Hazlewood 99. Axar Patel has 858 runs at 23.2, against 137 at 13.7 (82.5) for Josh Hazlewood, so Axar Patel has scored more. With the ball, Axar Patel has 75 wickets and Josh Hazlewood 148; Josh Hazlewood has more wickets.

Test. Axar Patel has played 15 Tests and Josh Hazlewood 78. Axar Patel has 688 runs at 34.4, against 575 at 11.5 (43.9) for Josh Hazlewood, so Axar Patel has scored more. With the ball, Axar Patel has 57 wickets at an economy of 2.51 and Josh Hazlewood 303 at 2.78; Josh Hazlewood has more wickets while Axar Patel is more economical.

International numbers up to 22 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Axar Patel
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
🏏 Josh Hazlewood
✓ More wickets
✓ Better economy rate
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Josh Hazlewood
67 avg pts · 260 best · 2 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Axar Patel
Captaining Josh Hazlewood gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Axar Patel vs Josh Hazlewood — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Axar Patel has scored 700 T20I runs in 91 matches at an average of 18.42, with 1 half-century. He has also taken 93 T20I wickets at an average of 21.30.

T20I career: Josh Hazlewood has scored 29 T20I runs in 60 matches at an average of 9.67. He has also taken 79 T20I wickets at an average of 20.41 with an economy of 7.41.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Josh Hazlewood is the stronger pick with an average of 67 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.

Stats are sourced from international career records. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who has better fantasy stats — Axar Patel or Josh Hazlewood?

Based on recent data, Josh Hazlewood has the edge with a higher average of 67 fantasy points per game. Axar Patel leads in runs scored (153 runs). Overall Josh Hazlewood is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Axar Patel vs Josh Hazlewood — who is a better fantasy captain?

Josh Hazlewood is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 67 pts per game with a best score of 260 pts. As captain you earn 2× points, so choosing the player in better form is crucial. Always check the toss and playing XI before finalising your captain.

Who has a better strike rate — Axar Patel or Josh Hazlewood?

Axar Patel has the superior batting strike rate this season (91.1), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Axar Patel and Josh Hazlewood?

Axar Patel costs 8.5 Cr and Josh Hazlewood costs 9 Cr in current fantasy. The player with lower credits who delivers similar points gives you better value, freeing up budget for other expensive picks.

How many MOTM awards have Axar Patel and Josh Hazlewood won?

Axar Patel has won 1 Man of the Match award and Josh Hazlewood has won 2 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Axar Patel or Josh Hazlewood in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Josh Hazlewood is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions — if India are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Axar Patel or Josh Hazlewood?

Axar Patel has more T20I runs: Axar Patel has 700 in 91 matches (average 18.4) and Josh Hazlewood has 29 in 60 (average 9.7).

Who has taken more T20I wickets, Axar Patel or Josh Hazlewood?

Axar Patel has more T20I wickets: Axar Patel has 93 at an average of 21.3 and Josh Hazlewood has 79 at 20.4.

Who has more ODI runs, Axar Patel or Josh Hazlewood?

Axar Patel has more ODI runs: Axar Patel has 858 in 71 matches (average 23.2) and Josh Hazlewood has 137 in 99 (average 13.7).

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Axar Patel or Josh Hazlewood?

Josh Hazlewood has more ODI wickets: Axar Patel has 75 at an average of 32.8 and Josh Hazlewood has 148 at 27.7.

Who has more Test runs, Axar Patel or Josh Hazlewood?

Axar Patel has more Test runs: Axar Patel has 688 in 15 matches (average 34.4) and Josh Hazlewood has 575 in 78 (average 11.5).

Who has taken more Test wickets, Axar Patel or Josh Hazlewood?

Josh Hazlewood has more Test wickets: Axar Patel has 57 at an average of 18.7 and Josh Hazlewood has 303 at 24.0.
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