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Azmatullah Omarzai vs Jamie Overton: 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 Jamie Overton's 64. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Azmatullah Omarzai (Punjab Kings) averages 78 fantasy pts per match. Jamie Overton (Chennai Super Kings) averages 64 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Azmatullah Omarzai vs Jamie Overton · 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 | Jamie Overton |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 18 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 78 | 64 |
| Best fantasy score | 248 | 135 |
| Runs | 440 | 139 |
| Strike rate | 134.6 | 124.1 |
| Fours | 28 | 11 |
| Sixes | 32 | 5 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 0 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Highest score | 116 | 27 |
| Wickets | 20 | 26 |
| Economy rate | 6.00 | 6.60 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 3 | 3 |
| Catches | 6 | 16 |
| Total dismissals | 7 | 16 |
Azmatullah Omarzai vs Jamie Overton 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.
Jamie Overton is a specialist bowler for Chennai Super Kings, priced at 8.5 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1274 fantasy points, averaging 64 pts per game with a best of 135 pts. He has scored 139 IPL runs at a strike rate of 124.1, picking up 26 IPL wickets at an economy of 6.60. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.
International career: Jamie Overton has scored 88 T20I runs in 27 matches at an average of 8.80 internationally. He has also taken 31 T20I wickets at an average of 17.23.
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: Jamie Overton 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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