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Azmatullah Omarzai vs Rashid Khan: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Rashid Khan has the edge on the headline numbers: Rashid Khan averages 92 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Azmatullah Omarzai's 78. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Azmatullah Omarzai (Punjab Kings) averages 78 fantasy pts per match. Rashid Khan (Gujarat Titans) averages 92 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Azmatullah Omarzai vs Rashid Khan · 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 | Rashid Khan |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 18 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 78 | 92 |
| Best fantasy score | 248 | 203 |
| Runs | 440 | 183 |
| Strike rate | 134.6 | 130.7 |
| Fours | 28 | 14 |
| Sixes | 32 | 11 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 0 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Highest score | 116 | 37 |
| Wickets | 20 | 41 |
| Economy rate | 6.00 | 6.04 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 3 | 6 |
| Catches | 6 | 11 |
| Total dismissals | 7 | 12 |
Did you know: Rashid Khan
- He was one of the eleven players in Afghanistan's first Test, against India in June 2018.
- He captained Afghanistan in a Test against Bangladesh in September 2019 at 20 years and 350 days, the youngest Test captain ever.
- He reached 100 ODI wickets in 44 matches, the fastest at the time.
- He was named the ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Decade in December 2020.
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Azmatullah Omarzai vs Rashid Khan 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.
Rashid Khan is a specialist bowler for Gujarat Titans, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1843 fantasy points, averaging 92 pts per game with a best of 203 pts. He has scored 183 IPL runs at a strike rate of 130.7, picking up 41 IPL wickets at an economy of 6.04. He has won 5 MOTM awards this season.
International career: Rashid Khan has scored 1,469 ODI runs in 123 matches at an average of 18.83, with 5 half-centuries internationally. He has also taken 226 ODI wickets at an average of 19.43. In T20Is, he has 622 runs across 115 matches (avg 14.8).
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: Rashid Khan 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, Rashid Khan is the stronger pick right now with an average of 92 pts per game and a best score of 203 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, Rashid Khan 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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