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Cooper Connolly vs Travis Head — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Cooper Connolly has the edge on the headline numbers: Cooper Connolly averages 61 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Travis Head's 55. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Cooper Connolly (Punjab Kings) averages 61 fantasy pts per match. Travis Head (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 55 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Cooper Connolly 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 | Cooper Connolly | Travis Head |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 61 | 55 |
| Best fantasy score | 195 | 172 |
| Runs | 643 | 655 |
| Strike rate | 127.3 | 120.0 |
| Fours | 57 | 85 |
| Sixes | 34 | 23 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 1 |
| Highest score | 107 | 112 |
| Wickets | 3 | 1 |
| Economy rate | 5.28 | 5.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 2 | 1 |
| Catches | 6 | 3 |
| Total dismissals | 8 | 3 |
| Statistic | Cooper Connolly | Travis Head |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 14 | 53 |
| Runs | 91 | 1335 |
| Batting average | 10.11 | 28.40 |
| Strike rate | 123.0 | 157.2 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 6 |
| Wickets | 3 | 1 |
| Bowling average | 77.00 | 56.00 |
| Economy rate | 9.24 | 9.33 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Cooper Connolly has played 14 T20Is and Travis Head 53. Cooper Connolly has 91 runs at 10.1 (strike rate 123.0), against 1,335 at 28.4 (157.2) for Travis Head, so Travis Head has scored more.
ODI. Cooper Connolly has played 18 ODIs and Travis Head 85. Cooper Connolly has 502 runs at 38.6, against 3,273 at 43.6 for Travis Head, so Travis Head has scored more. Hundreds: Cooper Connolly 1, Travis Head 8. Fifties: 3 and 18. With the ball, Cooper Connolly has 9 wickets and Travis Head 28 at 5.76; Travis Head has more wickets.
Test. Cooper Connolly has played 1 Test and Travis Head 67. Cooper Connolly has 4 runs at 4.0 (strike rate 66.7), against 4,653 at 43.1 (69.7) for Travis Head, so Travis Head has scored more. Hundreds: Cooper Connolly 0, Travis Head 12. Fifties: 0 and 20. Travis Head also bowls: 16 wickets at an economy of 3.70, while Cooper Connolly has not taken a Test wicket.
International numbers up to 22 August 2026.
Cooper Connolly 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.
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.
Travis Head is a specialist batter for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 9 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1107 fantasy points, averaging 55 pts per game with a best of 172 pts. He has scored 655 IPL runs at a strike rate of 120, 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 4,653 runs across 67 matches (avg 43.1).
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: 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.
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.
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