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Hayley Matthews vs Sophie Ecclestone — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Hayley Matthews or Sophie Ecclestone?

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. Sophie Ecclestone (England Women) has 368 T20I runs at avg 17.5 in 113 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
🏏
Sophie Ecclestone
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENGW · 9 cr
🏏
Hayley Matthews
🌴 West Indies Women
AR
10 cr
Credits
85
Avg Pts
194
Best FP
150.3
Pts/Cr
469
Total Runs
28
Total Wkts
🏏
Sophie Ecclestone
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England Women
BOWL🏅 1× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
68
Avg Pts
337
Best FP
136.2
Pts/Cr
97
Total Runs
27
Total Wkts
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Hayley Matthews
17 higher avg pts · 194 best fantasy score
🏏 Hayley Matthews
VS
🏏 Sophie Ecclestone
T20I Career Overview
127Matches113
🏏 Batting
3382Runs368
29.16Batting Avg17.52
—Strike Rate132.85
3Centuries0
21Half-Centuries0
53Sixes 🔴16
132
Best Score
35
🎳 Bowling
130Wickets154
18.97Bowling Avg16.51
—Economy Rate6.05
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/10
Best Figures
4/18
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Hayley Matthews vs Sophie Ecclestone — 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 MatthewsSophie Ecclestone
Matches2018
Avg fantasy points8568
Best fantasy score194337
Runs46997
Strike rate97.382.2
Fours5412
Sixes80
Half-centuries (50+)11
Highest score5661
Wickets2827
Economy rate6.854.90
Best spell (wkts)48
Catches45
Total dismissals48
International career — T20I
StatisticHayley MatthewsSophie Ecclestone
Matches127113
Runs3382368
Batting average29.1617.52
Strike rate—132.8
Centuries (100+)30
Half-centuries (50+)210
Wickets130154
Bowling average18.9716.51
Economy rate—6.05

📋 Format by format

T20I. Hayley Matthews has played 127 T20Is and Sophie Ecclestone 113. Hayley Matthews has 3,382 runs at 29.2, against 368 at 17.5 (132.8) for Sophie Ecclestone, so Hayley Matthews has scored more. Hundreds: Hayley Matthews 3, Sophie Ecclestone 0. Fifties: 21 and 0. With the ball, Hayley Matthews has 130 wickets and Sophie Ecclestone 154 at 6.05; Sophie Ecclestone has more wickets.

ODI. Hayley Matthews has played 111 ODIs and Sophie Ecclestone 84. Hayley Matthews has 3,892 runs at 38.2, against 426 at 10.7 (73.6) for Sophie Ecclestone, so Hayley Matthews has scored more. Hundreds: Hayley Matthews 14, Sophie Ecclestone 0. Fifties: 8 and 0. With the ball, Hayley Matthews has 142 wickets and Sophie Ecclestone 141; Hayley Matthews has more wickets.

International numbers up to 15 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Hayley Matthews
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ More wickets
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
🏏 Sophie Ecclestone
✓ Better economy rate
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Hayley Matthews
85 avg pts · 194 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Sophie Ecclestone
Captaining Hayley Matthews gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Hayley Matthews vs Sophie Ecclestone — 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: Sophie Ecclestone has scored 368 T20I runs in 113 matches at an average of 17.52. She has also taken 154 T20I wickets at an average of 16.51 with an economy of 6.05.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Hayley Matthews is the stronger pick with an average of 85 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 Sophie Ecclestone?

Based on recent data, Hayley Matthews has the edge with a higher average of 85 fantasy points per game. Hayley Matthews leads in runs scored (469 runs). Overall Hayley Matthews is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Hayley Matthews vs Sophie Ecclestone — who is a better fantasy captain?

Hayley Matthews is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 85 pts per game with a best score of 337 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 Sophie Ecclestone?

Hayley Matthews has the superior batting strike rate this season (97.3), 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 Sophie Ecclestone?

Hayley Matthews costs 10 Cr and Sophie Ecclestone 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 Hayley Matthews and Sophie Ecclestone won?

Hayley Matthews has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Sophie Ecclestone has won 1 MOTM award. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Hayley Matthews or Sophie Ecclestone in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Hayley Matthews 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 England Women. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Hayley Matthews or Sophie Ecclestone?

Hayley Matthews has more T20I runs: Hayley Matthews has 3,382 in 127 matches (average 29.2) and Sophie Ecclestone has 368 in 113 (average 17.5).

Who has taken more T20I wickets, Hayley Matthews or Sophie Ecclestone?

Sophie Ecclestone has more T20I wickets: Hayley Matthews has 130 at an average of 19.0 and Sophie Ecclestone has 154 at 16.5.

Who has more ODI runs, Hayley Matthews or Sophie Ecclestone?

Hayley Matthews has more ODI runs: Hayley Matthews has 3,892 in 111 matches (average 38.2) and Sophie Ecclestone has 426 in 84 (average 10.7).

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Hayley Matthews or Sophie Ecclestone?

Hayley Matthews has more ODI wickets: Hayley Matthews has 142 at an average of 24.1 and Sophie Ecclestone has 141 at 19.4.
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