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Azmatullah Omarzai vs Eshan Malinga: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Azmatullah Omarzai has the edge on the headline numbers: Azmatullah Omarzai averages 78 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Eshan Malinga's 50. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Azmatullah Omarzai (Punjab Kings) averages 78 fantasy pts per match. Eshan Malinga (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 50 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Azmatullah Omarzai vs Eshan Malinga · 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 | Azmatullah Omarzai | Eshan Malinga |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 18 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 78 | 50 |
| Best fantasy score | 248 | 166 |
| Runs | 440 | 31 |
| Strike rate | 134.6 | 75.6 |
| Fours | 28 | 3 |
| Sixes | 32 | 1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 0 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Highest score | 116 | 14 |
| Wickets | 20 | 27 |
| Economy rate | 6.00 | 8.44 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 3 | 4 |
| Catches | 6 | 5 |
| Total dismissals | 7 | 6 |
Azmatullah Omarzai vs Eshan Malinga 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.
Azmatullah Omarzai is a all-rounder for Punjab Kings, priced at 9.5 Cr this season. Over 18 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1411 fantasy points, averaging 78 pts per game with a best of 248 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 440 IPL runs at a strike rate of 134.6, and has claimed 20 IPL wickets with an economy of 6.00.
Eshan Malinga is a specialist bowler for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 9 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1005 fantasy points, averaging 50 pts per game with a best of 166 pts. He has scored 31 IPL runs at a strike rate of 75.6, picking up 27 IPL wickets at an economy of 8.44.
International career: Eshan Malinga has scored 5 T20I runs in 11 matches at an average of 5.00 internationally. He has also taken 9 T20I wickets at an average of 34.67 with an economy of 9.22.
Batting edge: Azmatullah Omarzai 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: Eshan Malinga 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, Azmatullah Omarzai is the stronger pick right now with an average of 78 pts per game and a best score of 248 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, Azmatullah Omarzai 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.
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