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Eshan Malinga vs Josh Hazlewood — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Josh Hazlewood has the edge on the headline numbers: Josh Hazlewood averages 67 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Eshan Malinga's 51. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Eshan Malinga (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 51 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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Eshan Malinga 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 | Eshan Malinga | Josh Hazlewood |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 19 |
| Avg fantasy points | 51 | 67 |
| Best fantasy score | 159 | 260 |
| Runs | 32 | 11 |
| Strike rate | 97.0 | 33.3 |
| Fours | 3 | 1 |
| Sixes | 1 | 0 |
| Highest score | 14 | 5 |
| Wickets | 27 | 36 |
| Economy rate | 8.83 | 5.84 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 4 | 8 |
| Catches | 5 | 10 |
| Total dismissals | 5 | 10 |
| Statistic | Eshan Malinga | Josh Hazlewood |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 11 | 60 |
| Runs | 5 | 29 |
| Batting average | 5.00 | 9.67 |
| Strike rate | 50.0 | 138.1 |
| Wickets | 9 | 79 |
| Bowling average | 34.67 | 20.41 |
| Economy rate | 9.22 | 7.41 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Eshan Malinga has played 11 T20Is and Josh Hazlewood 60. Eshan Malinga has 5 runs at 5.0 (strike rate 50.0), against 29 at 9.7 (138.1) for Josh Hazlewood, so Josh Hazlewood has scored more. With the ball, Eshan Malinga has 9 wickets at an economy of 9.22 and Josh Hazlewood 79 at 7.41; Josh Hazlewood has more wickets.
ODI. Eshan Malinga has played 7 ODIs and Josh Hazlewood 99. Eshan Malinga has 14 runs at 4.7 (strike rate 25.4), against 137 at 13.7 (82.5) for Josh Hazlewood, so Josh Hazlewood has scored more. With the ball, Eshan Malinga has 4 wickets at an economy of 6.03 and Josh Hazlewood 148; Josh Hazlewood has more wickets.
International numbers up to 22 August 2026.
Eshan Malinga 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.
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 1021 fantasy points, averaging 51 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 27 IPL wickets with an economy of 8.83.
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.
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: 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: 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, Josh Hazlewood is the stronger pick right now with an average of 67 pts per game and a best score of 260 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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