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Azmatullah Omarzai vs Kagiso Rabada: 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 Kagiso Rabada's 70. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Azmatullah Omarzai (Punjab Kings) averages 78 fantasy pts per match. Kagiso Rabada (Gujarat Titans) averages 70 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Azmatullah Omarzai vs Kagiso Rabada · 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 | Kagiso Rabada |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 18 | 19 |
| Avg fantasy points | 78 | 70 |
| Best fantasy score | 248 | 179 |
| Runs | 440 | 49 |
| Strike rate | 134.6 | 90.7 |
| Fours | 28 | 5 |
| Sixes | 32 | 2 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 0 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Highest score | 116 | 23 |
| Wickets | 20 | 39 |
| Economy rate | 6.00 | 6.64 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 3 | 6 |
| Catches | 6 | 7 |
| Total dismissals | 7 | 7 |
What is happening now
South Africa's lead fast bowler, 300 Test wickets and counting
21 Oct 2024: Took his 300th Test wicket on the first day of the Test against Bangladesh, the 39th bowler to reach the milestone.
Full Rabada profile →Did you know: Kagiso Rabada
- Born 25 May 1995. A right-arm fast bowler who made his South Africa debut in 2014.
- Took his first five-wicket haul at Lord's in August 2022, earning a place on the honours board.
- Only the fourth South African bowler since readmission to achieve that.
- Plays for Gujarat Titans in the IPL.
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- 1. At which ground did Rabada take his first five-wicket haul in England?
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Azmatullah Omarzai vs Kagiso Rabada 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. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.
Kagiso Rabada is a specialist bowler for Gujarat Titans, priced at 9 Cr. Across 19 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1337 fantasy points, averaging 70 pts per game with a best of 179 pts. He has scored 49 IPL runs at a strike rate of 90.7, picking up 39 IPL wickets at an economy of 6.64. He has won 2 MOTM awards this season.
International career: Kagiso Rabada has scored 401 ODI runs in 106 matches at an average of 14.85 internationally. He has also taken 168 ODI wickets at an average of 27.45. He has taken 83 T20I wickets internationally.
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: Kagiso Rabada 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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