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Dhruv Jurel vs Josh Hazlewood — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Dhruv Jurel has the edge on the headline numbers: Dhruv Jurel averages 78 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Josh Hazlewood's 67. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Dhruv Jurel (Rajasthan Royals) averages 78 fantasy pts per match. Josh Hazlewood (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 67 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Dhruv Jurel vs Josh Hazlewood — 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 | Dhruv Jurel | Josh Hazlewood |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 19 | 19 |
| Avg fantasy points | 78 | 67 |
| Best fantasy score | 217 | 260 |
| Runs | 707 | 11 |
| Strike rate | 115.3 | 33.3 |
| Fours | 65 | 1 |
| Sixes | 27 | 0 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 7 | 0 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Highest score | 115 | 5 |
| Wickets | 0 | 36 |
| Economy rate | 1.00 | 5.84 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 8 |
| Catches | 26 | 10 |
| Total dismissals | 32 | 10 |
| Statistic | Dhruv Jurel | Josh Hazlewood |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 4 | 60 |
| Runs | 12 | 29 |
| Batting average | 4.00 | 9.67 |
| Strike rate | 52.2 | 138.1 |
| Wickets | 0 | 79 |
| Bowling average | — | 20.41 |
| Economy rate | — | 7.41 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Dhruv Jurel has played 4 T20Is and Josh Hazlewood 60. Dhruv Jurel has 12 runs at 4.0 (strike rate 52.2), against 29 at 9.7 (138.1) for Josh Hazlewood, so Josh Hazlewood has scored more. Josh Hazlewood also bowls: 79 wickets at an economy of 7.41, while Dhruv Jurel has not taken a T20I wicket.
Test. Dhruv Jurel has played 11 Tests and Josh Hazlewood 78. Dhruv Jurel has 632 runs at 42.1 (strike rate 58.4), against 575 at 11.5 (43.9) for Josh Hazlewood, so Dhruv Jurel has scored more. Hundreds: Dhruv Jurel 2, Josh Hazlewood 0. Fifties: 2 and 0. Josh Hazlewood also bowls: 303 wickets at an economy of 2.78, while Dhruv Jurel has not taken a Test wicket.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
Dhruv Jurel vs Josh Hazlewood 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.
Dhruv Jurel is a wicket-keeper batter for Rajasthan Royals, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 19 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1488 fantasy points, averaging 78 pts per game with a best of 217 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 707 IPL runs at a strike rate of 115.3.
International career: Dhruv Jurel has scored 632 TEST runs in 11 matches at an average of 42.13, with 2 centuries internationally.
Josh Hazlewood is a specialist bowler for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 9 Cr. Across 19 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1272 fantasy points, averaging 67 pts per game with a best of 260 pts. He has scored 11 IPL runs at a strike rate of 33.3, picking up 36 IPL wickets at an economy of 5.84. He has won 2 MOTM awards this season.
International career: Josh Hazlewood has scored 137 ODI runs in 99 matches at an average of 13.70 internationally. He has also taken 148 ODI wickets at an average of 27.67. In TESTs, he has 575 runs across 78 matches (avg 11.5).
Batting edge: Dhruv Jurel 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: Josh Hazlewood 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, Dhruv Jurel is the stronger pick right now with an average of 78 pts per game and a best score of 217 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, Dhruv Jurel 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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