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Eshan Malinga vs Heinrich Klaasen — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Heinrich Klaasen has the edge on the headline numbers: Heinrich Klaasen averages 48 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Eshan Malinga's 47. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Eshan Malinga (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 47 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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Eshan Malinga 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 | Eshan Malinga | Heinrich Klaasen |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 47 | 48 |
| Best fantasy score | 159 | 158 |
| Runs | 32 | 461 |
| Strike rate | 97.0 | 170.7 |
| Fours | 3 | 34 |
| Sixes | 1 | 24 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Highest score | 14 | 85 |
| Wickets | 25 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 8.97 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 4 | 0 |
| Catches | 5 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 5 | 15 |
| Statistic | Eshan Malinga | Heinrich Klaasen |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 11 | 58 |
| Runs | 5 | 1000 |
| Batting average | 5.00 | 23.26 |
| Strike rate | 50.0 | 141.8 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 5 |
| Wickets | 9 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 34.67 | — |
| Economy rate | 9.22 | 14.00 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Eshan Malinga has played 11 T20Is and Heinrich Klaasen 58. Eshan Malinga has 5 runs at 5.0 (strike rate 50.0), against 1,000 at 23.3 (141.8) for Heinrich Klaasen, so Heinrich Klaasen has scored more. Eshan Malinga also bowls: 9 wickets at an economy of 9.22, while Heinrich Klaasen has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Eshan Malinga has played 7 ODIs and Heinrich Klaasen 60. Eshan Malinga has 14 runs at 4.7 (strike rate 25.4), against 2,141 at 43.7 (117.9) for Heinrich Klaasen, so Heinrich Klaasen has scored more. Hundreds: Eshan Malinga 0, Heinrich Klaasen 4. Fifties: 0 and 11.
International numbers up to 14 June 2026.
Eshan Malinga 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.
Eshan Malinga is a specialist bowler for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 9 Cr this season. Over 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 941 fantasy points, averaging 47 pts per game with a best of 159 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 32 IPL runs at a strike rate of 97, and has claimed 25 IPL wickets with an economy of 8.97.
International career: Eshan Malinga has scored 5 T20I runs in 11 matches at an average of 5.00 internationally. He has also taken 9 T20I wickets at an average of 34.67 with an economy of 9.22.
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: Heinrich Klaasen 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: Eshan Malinga 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, Heinrich Klaasen is the stronger pick right now with an average of 48 pts per game and a best score of 158 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, Heinrich Klaasen 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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