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Azmatullah Omarzai vs Travis Head: 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 Travis Head's 60. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Azmatullah Omarzai (Punjab Kings) averages 78 fantasy pts per match. Travis Head (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 60 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Azmatullah Omarzai vs Travis Head · 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 | Travis Head |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 18 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 78 | 60 |
| Best fantasy score | 248 | 192 |
| Runs | 440 | 733 |
| Strike rate | 134.6 | 97.1 |
| Fours | 28 | 99 |
| Sixes | 32 | 18 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 2 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 2 |
| Highest score | 116 | 135 |
| Wickets | 20 | 1 |
| Economy rate | 6.00 | 5.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 3 | 1 |
| Catches | 6 | 5 |
| Total dismissals | 7 | 5 |
What is happening now
Australia Test vice-captain and a two-time Allan Border Medallist
IPL 2026: Played for Sunrisers Hyderabad, retained for both the 2025 and 2026 seasons.
Full Head profile →Did you know: Travis Head
- Born 29 December 1993. A left-hand batter and part-time off spinner.
- 12 Test hundreds and 8 ODI hundreds.
- Won the 2023 World Test Championship and the 2023 Cricket World Cup with Australia.
- Won the Big Bash League with Adelaide Strikers in 2017-18.
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Azmatullah Omarzai vs Travis Head 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.
Travis Head is a specialist batter for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 9 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1190 fantasy points, averaging 60 pts per game with a best of 192 pts. He has scored 733 IPL runs at a strike rate of 97.1, picking up 1 IPL wickets at an economy of 5.00. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.
International career: Travis Head has scored 3,273 ODI runs in 85 matches at an average of 43.64, with 8 centuries internationally. He has also taken 28 ODI wickets at an average of 40.61 with an economy of 5.76. In TESTs, he has 4,808 runs across 69 matches (avg 42.9).
Batting edge: Travis Head 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: Azmatullah Omarzai 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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