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Azmatullah Omarzai vs Josh Tongue: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Q: Who has better IPL 2026 stats, Azmatullah Omarzai or Josh Tongue?

Based on IPL 2026 season data, Azmatullah Omarzai has the edge with a higher average of 78 fantasy points per game. Azmatullah Omarzai leads in runs scored (440 runs). Overall Azmatullah Omarzai is the stronger fantasy pick IPL 2026.

Q: Who has a better strike rate, Azmatullah Omarzai or Josh Tongue?

Azmatullah Omarzai has the superior batting strike rate in IPL 2026 (134.6), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

Q: How many MOTM awards have Azmatullah Omarzai and Josh Tongue won?

In IPL 2026, Azmatullah Omarzai has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Josh Tongue has won 1 MOTM award. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Who is better, Azmatullah Omarzai or Josh Tongue?

Compare batting averages, strike rates, wickets and IPL fantasy points below.

Azmatullah Omarzai (Punjab Kings): international career stats below. Josh Tongue (England) has 0 T20I runs in 5 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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

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PLAYER 1

🏏

Azmatullah Omarzai

🦁 PBKS · 9.5 cr

PLAYER 2

🏏

Josh Tongue

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENG · 8.5 cr

🏏

Azmatullah Omarzai

🦁 Punjab Kings

AR🌏 OS

9.5 cr

Credits

Avg Pts

248

Best FP

148.5

Pts/Cr

440

Total Runs

Total Wkts

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Josh Tongue

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England

BOWL🌏 OS🏅 1× MOTM

8.5 cr

Credits

Avg Pts

269

Best FP

227.5

Pts/Cr

Total Runs

Total Wkts

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⚠️These players are from different series: comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.

📈 Slight Edge

🏏 Azmatullah Omarzai

7 higher avg pts · 248 best fantasy score

🏏 Azmatullah Omarzai

🏏 Josh Tongue

T20I Career Overview

—Matches5

🎳 Bowling

—Wickets8

—Bowling Avg20.38

—Economy Rate10.19

—5-Wkt Hauls0

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Best Figures

4/28

Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Azmatullah Omarzai vs Josh Tongue · 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
Statistic	Azmatullah Omarzai	Josh Tongue
Matches	18	20
Avg fantasy points	78	71
Best fantasy score	248	269
Runs	440	75
Strike rate	134.6	72.8
Fours	28	12
Sixes	32	0
Half-centuries (50+)	2	0
Centuries (100+)	1	0
Highest score	116	42
Wickets	20	39
Economy rate	6.00	6.52
Best spell (wkts)	3	8
Catches	6	2
Total dismissals	7	2

Stats updated 29 Oct 2026

⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick

🏏 Azmatullah Omarzai

✓ Superior run-scorer

✓ Higher strike rate

✓ More big-hitting sixes

✓ Better economy rate

✓ Higher avg fantasy pts

🏏 Josh Tongue

✓ More wickets

✓ More MOTM awards

👑 Captaincy Recommendation

C: 🏏 Azmatullah Omarzai

78 avg pts · 248 best · 0 MOTM

VC: 🏏 Josh Tongue

Captaining Azmatullah Omarzai gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.

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📝 T20I Career Comparison

Azmatullah Omarzai vs Josh Tongue · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

Azmatullah Omarzai does not have T20I career data recorded yet.

T20I career: He has also taken 8 T20I wickets at an average of 20.38 with an economy of 10.19.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Azmatullah Omarzai is the stronger pick with an average of 78 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, Azmatullah Omarzai or Josh Tongue?

Based on recent data, Azmatullah Omarzai has the edge with a higher average of 78 fantasy points per game. Azmatullah Omarzai leads in runs scored (440 runs). Overall Azmatullah Omarzai is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Azmatullah Omarzai vs Josh Tongue: who is a better fantasy captain?

Azmatullah Omarzai is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 78 pts per game with a best score of 269 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, Azmatullah Omarzai or Josh Tongue?

Azmatullah Omarzai has the superior batting strike rate this season (134.6), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Azmatullah Omarzai and Josh Tongue?

Azmatullah Omarzai costs 9.5 Cr and Josh Tongue costs 8.5 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 Azmatullah Omarzai and Josh Tongue won?

Azmatullah Omarzai has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Josh Tongue has won 1 MOTM award. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Azmatullah Omarzai or Josh Tongue in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Azmatullah Omarzai is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions: if Punjab Kings are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for England. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

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