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Cooper Connolly vs Heinrich Klaasen — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Cooper Connolly has the edge on the headline numbers: Cooper Connolly averages 61 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Heinrich Klaasen's 48. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Cooper Connolly (Punjab Kings) averages 61 fantasy pts per match. Heinrich Klaasen (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 48 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Cooper Connolly vs Heinrich Klaasen — 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 | Cooper Connolly | Heinrich Klaasen |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 61 | 48 |
| Best fantasy score | 195 | 158 |
| Runs | 643 | 461 |
| Strike rate | 127.3 | 170.7 |
| Fours | 57 | 34 |
| Sixes | 34 | 24 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Highest score | 107 | 85 |
| Wickets | 3 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 5.28 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 2 | 0 |
| Catches | 6 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 8 | 15 |
| Statistic | Cooper Connolly | Heinrich Klaasen |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 14 | 58 |
| Runs | 91 | 1000 |
| Batting average | 10.11 | 23.26 |
| Strike rate | 123.0 | 141.8 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 5 |
| Wickets | 3 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 77.00 | — |
| Economy rate | 9.24 | 14.00 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Cooper Connolly has played 14 T20Is and Heinrich Klaasen 58. Cooper Connolly has 91 runs at 10.1 (strike rate 123.0), against 1,000 at 23.3 (141.8) for Heinrich Klaasen, so Heinrich Klaasen has scored more.
ODI. Cooper Connolly has played 18 ODIs and Heinrich Klaasen 60. Cooper Connolly has 502 runs at 38.6, against 2,141 at 43.7 (117.9) for Heinrich Klaasen, so Heinrich Klaasen has scored more. Hundreds: Cooper Connolly 1, Heinrich Klaasen 4. Fifties: 3 and 11. Cooper Connolly also bowls: 9 wickets, while Heinrich Klaasen has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Cooper Connolly has played 1 Test and Heinrich Klaasen 4. Cooper Connolly has 4 runs at 4.0 (strike rate 66.7), against 104 at 13.0 (45.2) for Heinrich Klaasen, so Heinrich Klaasen has scored more.
International numbers up to 21 June 2026.
Cooper Connolly vs Heinrich Klaasen 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.
Cooper Connolly is a specialist batter for Punjab Kings, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1216 fantasy points, averaging 61 pts per game with a best of 195 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 643 IPL runs at a strike rate of 127.3, and has claimed 3 IPL wickets with an economy of 5.28.
International career: Cooper Connolly has scored 502 ODI runs in 18 matches at an average of 38.62, with 1 century internationally. He has also taken 9 ODI wickets at an average of 27.67.
Heinrich Klaasen is a wicket-keeper batter for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 959 fantasy points, averaging 48 pts per game with a best of 158 pts. He has scored 461 IPL runs at a strike rate of 170.7. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.
International career: Heinrich Klaasen has scored 2,141 ODI runs in 60 matches at an average of 43.69, with 4 centuries internationally. In T20Is, he has 1,000 runs across 58 matches (avg 23.3).
Batting edge: Cooper Connolly 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: Cooper Connolly 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, Cooper Connolly is the stronger pick right now with an average of 61 pts per game and a best score of 195 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, Cooper Connolly 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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