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Azmatullah Omarzai vs Hardik Pandya: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Azmatullah Omarzai has the edge on the headline numbers: Azmatullah Omarzai averages 79 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Hardik Pandya's 44. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Azmatullah Omarzai (Punjab Kings) averages 79 fantasy pts per match. Hardik Pandya (Mumbai Indians) averages 44 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Azmatullah Omarzai vs Hardik Pandya · 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 | Hardik Pandya |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 19 | 10 |
| Avg fantasy points | 79 | 44 |
| Best fantasy score | 248 | 103 |
| Runs | 458 | 206 |
| Strike rate | 135.1 | 138.3 |
| Fours | 28 | 21 |
| Sixes | 34 | 7 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 0 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Highest score | 116 | 40 |
| Wickets | 21 | 4 |
| Economy rate | 6.01 | 11.41 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 3 | 1 |
| Catches | 8 | 2 |
| Total dismissals | 9 | 2 |
Did you know: Hardik Pandya
- He is the first fast-bowling all-rounder to reach 1,000 runs and 100 wickets in T20 Internationals.
- In the 2024 T20 World Cup final he took three wickets, including Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller, and bowled the final over.
- He won the 2024 and 2026 T20 World Cups and the 2025 Champions Trophy with India.
- He captained Gujarat Titans to the IPL title in 2022, their first season, the first captain since Shane Warne in 2008 to win in a team's debut year.
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Azmatullah Omarzai vs Hardik Pandya 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 19 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1501 fantasy points, averaging 79 pts per game with a best of 248 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 458 IPL runs at a strike rate of 135.1, and has claimed 21 IPL wickets with an economy of 6.01. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.
Hardik Pandya is a all-rounder for Mumbai Indians, priced at 10 Cr. Across 10 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 444 fantasy points, averaging 44 pts per game with a best of 103 pts. He has scored 206 IPL runs at a strike rate of 138.3, picking up 4 IPL wickets at an economy of 11.41.
International career: Hardik Pandya has scored 2,221 T20I runs in 136 matches at an average of 27.76, with 9 half-centuries internationally. He has also taken 114 T20I wickets at an average of 26.82 with an economy of 8.33. In ODIs, he has 1,904 runs across 94 matches (avg 32.8).
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: Azmatullah Omarzai 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 79 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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