Beth Mooney vs Hayley Matthews — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Beth Mooney vs Hayley Matthews is one of the most searched IPL 2026 fantasy comparisons. Both players bring different strengths to your XI, and the right choice can be the difference between topping the leaderboard or missing out.

Beth Mooney is a specialist batter for Australia Women, priced at 9 Cr this season. Over 3 matches he has scored a total of 251 fantasy points, averaging 84 pts per game with a best of 120 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 161 runs at a strike rate of 89.9.

Hayley Matthews is a all-rounder for West Indies Women, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 4 matches he has earned 391 fantasy points, averaging 98 pts per game with a best of 157 pts. He has scored 134 runs at a strike rate of 81.7, picking up 5 wickets at an economy of 5.37.

Batting edge: Beth Mooney 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: Hayley Matthews has been the more impactful bowler IPL 2026, and becomes especially valuable in conditions that offer pace or spin movement.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Hayley Matthews is the stronger pick right now with an average of 98 pts per game and a best score of 157 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, Hayley Matthews 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.

Stats are updated after every IPL 2026 match. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool or check the Fantasy Leaderboard to see how top managers are building their teams.