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Gus Atkinson vs Josh Hazlewood — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Gus Atkinson or Josh Hazlewood?

Josh Hazlewood has the edge on the headline numbers: Josh Hazlewood leads on T20I bowling (79 wickets, avg 20.4). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Gus Atkinson (England) has 10 T20I runs in 4 matches. Josh Hazlewood (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) has 29 T20I runs at avg 9.7 in 60 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Gus Atkinson
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENG · 8.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Josh Hazlewood
🔴 RCB · 9 cr
🏏
Gus Atkinson
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
AR🌏 OS
8.5 cr
Credits
73
Avg Pts
238
Best FP
171.4
Pts/Cr
208
Total Runs
34
Total Wkts
🏏
Josh Hazlewood
🔴 Royal Challengers Bengaluru
BOWL🌏 OS🏅 2× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
67
Avg Pts
260
Best FP
141.3
Pts/Cr
11
Total Runs
36
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 Gus Atkinson
6 higher avg pts · 238 best fantasy score
🏏 Gus Atkinson
VS
🏏 Josh Hazlewood
T20I Career Overview
4Matches60
🏏 Batting
10Runs29
—Batting Avg9.67
—Strike Rate138.10
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries0
0Sixes 🔴1
8*
Best Score
13*
🎳 Bowling
6Wickets79
0.00Bowling Avg20.41
—Economy Rate7.41
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/20
Best Figures
4/12
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Gus Atkinson 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).

IPL season stats
StatisticGus AtkinsonJosh Hazlewood
Matches2019
Avg fantasy points7367
Best fantasy score238260
Runs20811
Strike rate52.133.3
Fours241
Sixes10
Half-centuries (50+)10
Highest score525
Wickets3436
Economy rate4.535.84
Best spell (wkts)78
Catches1010
Total dismissals1110
International career — T20I
StatisticGus AtkinsonJosh Hazlewood
Matches460
Runs1029
Batting average—9.67
Strike rate—138.1
Wickets679
Bowling average0.0020.41
Economy rate—7.41

📋 Format by format

T20I. Gus Atkinson has played 4 T20Is and Josh Hazlewood 60. Gus Atkinson has 10 runs, against 29 at 9.7 (138.1) for Josh Hazlewood, so Josh Hazlewood has scored more. With the ball, Gus Atkinson has 6 wickets and Josh Hazlewood 79 at 7.41; Josh Hazlewood has more wickets.

ODI. Gus Atkinson has played 16 ODIs and Josh Hazlewood 99. Gus Atkinson has 157 runs at 19.6, against 137 at 13.7 (82.5) for Josh Hazlewood, so Gus Atkinson has scored more. With the ball, Gus Atkinson has 21 wickets and Josh Hazlewood 148; Josh Hazlewood has more wickets.

Test. Gus Atkinson has played 21 Tests and Josh Hazlewood 78. Gus Atkinson has 587 runs at 19.6, against 575 at 11.5 (43.9) for Josh Hazlewood, so Gus Atkinson has scored more. Hundreds: Gus Atkinson 1, Josh Hazlewood 0. Fifties: 0 and 0. With the ball, Gus Atkinson has 83 wickets and Josh Hazlewood 303 at 2.78; Josh Hazlewood has more wickets.

International numbers up to 22 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Gus Atkinson
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Better economy rate
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
🏏 Josh Hazlewood
✓ More wickets
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Gus Atkinson
73 avg pts · 238 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Josh Hazlewood
Captaining Gus Atkinson gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Gus Atkinson vs Josh Hazlewood — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: He has also taken 6 T20I wickets.

T20I career: Josh Hazlewood has scored 29 T20I runs in 60 matches at an average of 9.67. He has also taken 79 T20I wickets at an average of 20.41 with an economy of 7.41.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Gus Atkinson is the stronger pick with an average of 73 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.

Stats are sourced from international career records. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who has better fantasy stats — Gus Atkinson or Josh Hazlewood?

Based on recent data, Gus Atkinson has the edge with a higher average of 73 fantasy points per game. Gus Atkinson leads in runs scored (208 runs). Overall Gus Atkinson is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Gus Atkinson vs Josh Hazlewood — who is a better fantasy captain?

Gus Atkinson is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 73 pts per game with a best score of 260 pts. As captain you earn 2× points, so choosing the player in better form is crucial. Always check the toss and playing XI before finalising your captain.

Who has a better strike rate — Gus Atkinson or Josh Hazlewood?

Gus Atkinson has the superior batting strike rate this season (52.1), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Gus Atkinson and Josh Hazlewood?

Gus Atkinson costs 8.5 Cr and Josh Hazlewood costs 9 Cr in current fantasy. The player with lower credits who delivers similar points gives you better value, freeing up budget for other expensive picks.

How many MOTM awards have Gus Atkinson and Josh Hazlewood won?

Gus Atkinson has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Josh Hazlewood has won 2 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Gus Atkinson or Josh Hazlewood in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Gus Atkinson is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions — if England are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Gus Atkinson or Josh Hazlewood?

Josh Hazlewood has more T20I runs: Gus Atkinson has 10 in 4 matches and Josh Hazlewood has 29 in 60 (average 9.7).

Who has taken more T20I wickets, Gus Atkinson or Josh Hazlewood?

Josh Hazlewood has more T20I wickets: Gus Atkinson has 6 at an average of 0.0 and Josh Hazlewood has 79 at 20.4.

Who has more ODI runs, Gus Atkinson or Josh Hazlewood?

Gus Atkinson has more ODI runs: Gus Atkinson has 157 in 16 matches (average 19.6) and Josh Hazlewood has 137 in 99 (average 13.7).

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Gus Atkinson or Josh Hazlewood?

Josh Hazlewood has more ODI wickets: Gus Atkinson has 21 at an average of 33.7 and Josh Hazlewood has 148 at 27.7.

Who has more Test runs, Gus Atkinson or Josh Hazlewood?

Gus Atkinson has more Test runs: Gus Atkinson has 587 in 21 matches (average 19.6) and Josh Hazlewood has 575 in 78 (average 11.5).

Who has taken more Test wickets, Gus Atkinson or Josh Hazlewood?

Josh Hazlewood has more Test wickets: Gus Atkinson has 83 at an average of 25.3 and Josh Hazlewood has 303 at 24.0.
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