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Eshan Malinga vs Marco Jansen: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Eshan Malinga has the edge on the headline numbers: Eshan Malinga averages 57 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Marco Jansen's 57. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Eshan Malinga (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 57 fantasy pts per match. Marco Jansen (Punjab Kings) averages 57 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Eshan Malinga vs Marco Jansen — 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 | Marco Jansen |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 57 | 57 |
| Best fantasy score | 166 | 204 |
| Runs | 31 | 295 |
| Strike rate | 83.8 | 99.3 |
| Fours | 3 | 31 |
| Sixes | 1 | 12 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Highest score | 14 | 85 |
| Wickets | 30 | 20 |
| Economy rate | 8.47 | 7.08 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 4 | 4 |
| Catches | 5 | 13 |
| Total dismissals | 6 | 15 |
| Statistic | Eshan Malinga | Marco Jansen |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 11 | 30 |
| Runs | 5 | 268 |
| Batting average | 5.00 | 17.87 |
| Strike rate | 50.0 | 153.1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 2 |
| Wickets | 9 | 33 |
| Bowling average | 34.67 | 29.76 |
| Economy rate | 9.22 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Eshan Malinga has played 11 T20Is and Marco Jansen 30. Eshan Malinga has 5 runs at 5.0 (strike rate 50.0), against 268 at 17.9 (153.1) for Marco Jansen, so Marco Jansen has scored more. With the ball, Eshan Malinga has 9 wickets at an economy of 9.22 and Marco Jansen 33; Marco Jansen has more wickets.
ODI. Eshan Malinga has played 7 ODIs and Marco Jansen 34. Eshan Malinga has 14 runs at 4.7 (strike rate 25.4), against 647 at 27.0 for Marco Jansen, so Marco Jansen has scored more. With the ball, Eshan Malinga has 4 wickets at an economy of 6.03 and Marco Jansen 52; Marco Jansen has more wickets.
International numbers up to 14 June 2026.
Eshan Malinga vs Marco Jansen 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 1145 fantasy points, averaging 57 pts per game with a best of 166 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 31 IPL runs at a strike rate of 83.8, and has claimed 30 IPL wickets with an economy of 8.47.
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.
Marco Jansen is a all-rounder for Punjab Kings, priced at 9 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1141 fantasy points, averaging 57 pts per game with a best of 204 pts. He has scored 295 IPL runs at a strike rate of 99.3, picking up 20 IPL wickets at an economy of 7.08.
International career: Marco Jansen has scored 647 ODI runs in 34 matches at an average of 26.96, with 3 half-centuries internationally. He has also taken 52 ODI wickets at an average of 33.79. He has taken 33 T20I wickets internationally.
Batting edge: Marco Jansen 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, Eshan Malinga is the stronger pick right now with an average of 57 pts per game and a best score of 166 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, Eshan Malinga 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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