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Azmatullah Omarzai vs Shai Hope: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Q: Who has better IPL 2026 stats, Azmatullah Omarzai or Shai Hope?

Based on IPL 2026 season data, Shai Hope has the edge with a higher average of 94 fantasy points per game. Shai Hope leads in runs scored (1067 runs). Overall Shai Hope is the stronger fantasy pick IPL 2026.

Q: Who has a better strike rate, Azmatullah Omarzai or Shai Hope?

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 Shai Hope won?

In IPL 2026, Azmatullah Omarzai has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Shai Hope has won 2 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Who is better, Azmatullah Omarzai or Shai Hope?

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

Azmatullah Omarzai (Punjab Kings): international career stats below. Shai Hope (West Indies) has 1,743 T20I runs at avg 30.1 in 70 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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

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PLAYER 1

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Azmatullah Omarzai

🦁 PBKS · 9.5 cr

PLAYER 2

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Shai Hope

🏏 WI · 9.5 cr

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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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Shai Hope

🏏 West Indies

🧤 WK🏅 2× MOTM

9.5 cr

Credits

Avg Pts

259

Best FP

198.2

Pts/Cr

1067

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.

🔥 Clear Pick

🏏 Shai Hope

16 higher avg pts · 259 best fantasy score · 2× MOTM

🏏 Azmatullah Omarzai

🏏 Shai Hope

T20I Career Overview

—Matches70

🏏 Batting

—Runs1743

—Batting Avg30.05

—Centuries1

—Half-Centuries12

—Sixes 🔴89

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Best Score

102*

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

Azmatullah Omarzai vs Shai Hope · 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	Shai Hope
Matches	18	20
Avg fantasy points	78	94
Best fantasy score	248	259
Runs	440	1067
Strike rate	134.6	85.1
Fours	28	80
Sixes	32	37
Half-centuries (50+)	2	4
Centuries (100+)	1	6
Highest score	116	162
Wickets	20	0
Economy rate	6.00	0.00
Best spell (wkts)	3	0
Catches	6	14
Total dismissals	7	23

Stats updated 29 Oct 2026

⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick

🏏 Azmatullah Omarzai

✓ Higher strike rate

✓ More wickets

🏏 Shai Hope

✓ Superior run-scorer

✓ More big-hitting sixes

✓ Higher avg fantasy pts

✓ More MOTM awards

👑 Captaincy Recommendation

C: 🏏 Shai Hope

94 avg pts · 259 best · 2 MOTM

VC: 🏏 Azmatullah Omarzai

Captaining Shai Hope gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.

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📝 T20I Career Comparison

Azmatullah Omarzai vs Shai Hope · 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: Shai Hope has scored 1,743 T20I runs in 70 matches at an average of 30.05, with 1 century.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Shai Hope is the stronger pick with an average of 94 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 Shai Hope?

Based on recent data, Shai Hope has the edge with a higher average of 94 fantasy points per game. Shai Hope leads in runs scored (1067 runs). Overall Shai Hope is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Azmatullah Omarzai vs Shai Hope: who is a better fantasy captain?

Shai Hope is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 94 pts per game with a best score of 259 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 Shai Hope?

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 Shai Hope?

Azmatullah Omarzai costs 9.5 Cr and Shai Hope costs 9.5 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 Shai Hope won?

Azmatullah Omarzai has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Shai Hope has won 2 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Azmatullah Omarzai or Shai Hope in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Shai Hope 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 West Indies. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

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