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Hayley Matthews vs Shafali Verma — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Hayley Matthews or Shafali Verma?

Hayley Matthews has the edge on the headline numbers: Hayley Matthews leads on T20I batting (3,382 runs, avg 29.2). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Hayley Matthews (West Indies Women) has 3,382 T20I runs at avg 29.2 in 127 matches. Shafali Verma (India Women) has 3,174 T20I runs at avg 28.9 in 124 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Hayley Matthews
🌴 WIW · 10 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Shafali Verma
🇮🇳 INDW · 8.5 cr
🏏
Hayley Matthews
🌴 West Indies Women
AR
10 cr
Credits
85
Avg Pts
194
Best FP
169.6
Pts/Cr
469
Total Runs
28
Total Wkts
🏏
Shafali Verma
🇮🇳 India Women
BAT🏅 3× MOTM
8.5 cr
Credits
88
Avg Pts
204
Best FP
144.7
Pts/Cr
483
Total Runs
7
Total Wkts
⚖️ Too Close to Call
Both players are evenly matched — pick based on ground & match-up!
🏏 Hayley Matthews
VS
🏏 Shafali Verma
T20I Career Overview
127Matches124
🏏 Batting
3382Runs3174
29.16Batting Avg28.85
—Strike Rate137.82
3Centuries0
21Half-Centuries20
53Sixes 🔴101
132
Best Score
88
🎳 Bowling
130Wickets16
18.97Bowling Avg22.69
—Economy Rate6.56
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/10
Best Figures
3/15
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Hayley Matthews vs Shafali Verma — 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
StatisticHayley MatthewsShafali Verma
Matches2014
Avg fantasy points8588
Best fantasy score194204
Runs469483
Strike rate97.3142.9
Fours5467
Sixes816
Half-centuries (50+)15
Highest score5668
Wickets287
Economy rate6.855.85
Best spell (wkts)43
Catches49
Total dismissals49
International career — T20I
StatisticHayley MatthewsShafali Verma
Matches127124
Runs33823174
Batting average29.1628.85
Strike rate—137.8
Centuries (100+)30
Half-centuries (50+)2120
Wickets13016
Bowling average18.9722.69
Economy rate—6.56

📋 Format by format

T20I. Hayley Matthews has played 127 T20Is and Shafali Verma 124. Hayley Matthews has 3,382 runs at 29.2, against 3,174 at 28.9 (137.8) for Shafali Verma, so Hayley Matthews has scored more. Hundreds: Hayley Matthews 3, Shafali Verma 0. Fifties: 21 and 20. With the ball, Hayley Matthews has 130 wickets and Shafali Verma 16 at 6.56; Hayley Matthews has more wickets.

ODI. Hayley Matthews has played 111 ODIs and Shafali Verma 62. Hayley Matthews has 3,892 runs at 38.2, against 880 at 20.0 (80.8) for Shafali Verma, so Hayley Matthews has scored more. Hundreds: Hayley Matthews 14, Shafali Verma 0. Fifties: 8 and 5. With the ball, Hayley Matthews has 142 wickets and Shafali Verma 3 at 5.27; Hayley Matthews has more wickets.

International numbers up to 30 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Hayley Matthews
✓ More wickets
🏏 Shafali Verma
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Better economy rate
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
Both players are closely matched — consider pitch conditions and recent form before choosing captain.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Hayley Matthews vs Shafali Verma — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Hayley Matthews has scored 3,382 T20I runs in 127 matches at an average of 29.16, with 3 centuries. She has also taken 130 T20I wickets at an average of 18.97.

T20I career: Shafali Verma has scored 3,174 T20I runs in 124 matches at an average of 28.85, with 20 half-centuries. She has also taken 16 T20I wickets at an average of 22.69 with an economy of 6.56.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Shafali Verma is the stronger pick with an average of 88 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 — Hayley Matthews or Shafali Verma?

Based on recent data, Shafali Verma has the edge with a higher average of 88 fantasy points per game. Shafali Verma leads in runs scored (483 runs). Overall Shafali Verma is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Hayley Matthews vs Shafali Verma — who is a better fantasy captain?

Shafali Verma is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 88 pts per game with a best score of 204 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 — Hayley Matthews or Shafali Verma?

Shafali Verma has the superior batting strike rate this season (142.9), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Hayley Matthews and Shafali Verma?

Hayley Matthews costs 10 Cr and Shafali Verma costs 8.5 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 Hayley Matthews and Shafali Verma won?

Hayley Matthews has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Shafali Verma has won 3 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Hayley Matthews or Shafali Verma in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Shafali Verma is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions — if West Indies Women are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for India Women. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Hayley Matthews or Shafali Verma?

Hayley Matthews has more T20I runs: Hayley Matthews has 3,382 in 127 matches (average 29.2) and Shafali Verma has 3,174 in 124 (average 28.9).

Who has taken more T20I wickets, Hayley Matthews or Shafali Verma?

Hayley Matthews has more T20I wickets: Hayley Matthews has 130 at an average of 19.0 and Shafali Verma has 16 at 22.7.

Who has more ODI runs, Hayley Matthews or Shafali Verma?

Hayley Matthews has more ODI runs: Hayley Matthews has 3,892 in 111 matches (average 38.2) and Shafali Verma has 880 in 62 (average 20.0).
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