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Eshan Malinga vs Josh Hazlewood — IPL 2026

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Eshan Malinga
🌅 SRH · 9 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Josh Hazlewood
🔴 RCB · 9.5 cr
🏏
Eshan Malinga
🌅 Sunrisers Hyderabad
BOWL🌏 OS🏅 1× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
43
Avg Pts
119
Best FP
52.4
Pts/Cr
2
Total Runs
15
Total Wkts
🏏
Josh Hazlewood
🔴 Royal Challengers Bengaluru
BOWL🌏 OS🏅 2× MOTM
9.5 cr
Credits
47
Avg Pts
156
Best FP
44.8
Pts/Cr
0
Total Runs
11
Total Wkts
⚖️ Too Close to Call
Both players are evenly matched — pick based on ground & match-up!
Fantasy Overview — Full Season
472Season Points426
43Avg Pts / Match47
119Best Fantasy Score156
11Matches Played9
1MOTM Awards 🏅2
9Credits9.5
52.4Pts per Credit44.8
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Eshan Malinga
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More wickets
✓ Better economy rate
🏏 Josh Hazlewood
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
Both players are closely matched — consider pitch conditions and recent form before choosing captain.
📝 Analysis & Fantasy Impact

Eshan Malinga vs Josh Hazlewood 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.

Eshan Malinga is a specialist bowler for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 9 Cr this season. Over 11 matches he has scored a total of 472 fantasy points, averaging 43 pts per game with a best of 119 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 2 runs at a strike rate of 22.2, and has claimed 15 wickets with an economy of 9.10. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.

Josh Hazlewood is a specialist bowler for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 9 matches he has earned 426 fantasy points, averaging 47 pts per game with a best of 156 pts., picking up 11 wickets at an economy of 9.21. He has won 2 MOTM awards this season.

Batting edge: Eshan Malinga 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 IPL 2026, and becomes especially valuable in conditions that offer pace or spin movement.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Josh Hazlewood is the stronger pick right now with an average of 47 pts per game and a best score of 156 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, Josh Hazlewood 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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