Hayley Matthews vs Quinton de Kock — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Hayley Matthews vs Quinton de Kock 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.

Hayley Matthews is a all-rounder for West Indies Women, priced at 9.5 Cr this season. Over 4 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 391 fantasy points, averaging 98 pts per game with a best of 157 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 134 IPL runs at a strike rate of 81.7, and has claimed 5 IPL wickets with an economy of 5.37.

International career: Hayley Matthews has scored 2,923 T20I runs in 106 matches at an average of 30.45, with 3 centuries internationally. He has also taken 107 T20I wickets at an average of 19.57 with an economy of 6.30. In ODIs, he has 2,946 runs across 84 matches (avg 37.8).

Quinton de Kock is a wicket-keeper batter for Mumbai Indians, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 3 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 266 fantasy points, averaging 89 pts per game with a best of 208 pts. He has scored 132 IPL runs at a strike rate of 163.

International career: Quinton de Kock has scored 7,014 ODI runs in 159 matches at an average of 46.45, with 23 centuries internationally. In T20Is, he has 2,986 runs across 107 matches (avg 31.1).

Batting edge: Hayley Matthews 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: Hayley Matthews 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, Hayley Matthews is the stronger pick right now with an average of 98 pts per game and a best score of 157 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, Hayley Matthews 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.