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Heinrich Klaasen vs Jamie Overton: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Jamie Overton has the edge on the headline numbers: Jamie Overton averages 64 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Heinrich Klaasen's 48. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Heinrich Klaasen (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 48 fantasy pts per match. Jamie Overton (Chennai Super Kings) averages 64 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Heinrich Klaasen vs Jamie Overton · 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 | Heinrich Klaasen | Jamie Overton |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 48 | 64 |
| Best fantasy score | 158 | 135 |
| Runs | 461 | 139 |
| Strike rate | 170.7 | 124.1 |
| Fours | 34 | 11 |
| Sixes | 24 | 5 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 0 |
| Highest score | 85 | 27 |
| Wickets | 0 | 26 |
| Economy rate | 0.00 | 6.60 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 3 |
| Catches | 15 | 16 |
| Total dismissals | 15 | 16 |
| Statistic | Heinrich Klaasen | Jamie Overton |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 58 | 27 |
| Runs | 1000 | 88 |
| Batting average | 23.26 | 8.80 |
| Strike rate | 141.8 | 104.8 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 5 | 0 |
| Wickets | 0 | 31 |
| Bowling average | — | 17.23 |
| Economy rate | 14.00 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Heinrich Klaasen has played 58 T20Is and Jamie Overton 27. Heinrich Klaasen has 1,000 runs at 23.3 (strike rate 141.8), against 88 at 8.8 (104.8) for Jamie Overton, so Heinrich Klaasen has scored more. Jamie Overton also bowls: 31 wickets, while Heinrich Klaasen has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Heinrich Klaasen has played 60 ODIs and Jamie Overton 16. Heinrich Klaasen has 2,141 runs at 43.7 (strike rate 117.9), against 303 at 25.3 for Jamie Overton, so Heinrich Klaasen has scored more. Hundreds: Heinrich Klaasen 4, Jamie Overton 0. Fifties: 11 and 1. Jamie Overton also bowls: 17 wickets, while Heinrich Klaasen has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Heinrich Klaasen has played 4 Tests and Jamie Overton 2. Heinrich Klaasen has 104 runs at 13.0 (strike rate 45.2), against 106 at 35.3 (67.5) for Jamie Overton, so Jamie Overton has scored more.
International numbers up to 5 March 2026.
Heinrich Klaasen vs Jamie Overton 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.
Heinrich Klaasen is a wicket-keeper batter for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 9.5 Cr this season. Over 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 959 fantasy points, averaging 48 pts per game with a best of 158 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 461 IPL runs at a strike rate of 170.7. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.
International career: Heinrich Klaasen has scored 2,141 ODI runs in 60 matches at an average of 43.69, with 4 centuries internationally. In T20Is, he has 1,000 runs across 58 matches (avg 23.3).
Jamie Overton is a specialist bowler for Chennai Super Kings, priced at 8.5 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1274 fantasy points, averaging 64 pts per game with a best of 135 pts. He has scored 139 IPL runs at a strike rate of 124.1, picking up 26 IPL wickets at an economy of 6.60. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.
International career: Jamie Overton has scored 88 T20I runs in 27 matches at an average of 8.80 internationally. He has also taken 31 T20I wickets at an average of 17.23.
Batting edge: Heinrich Klaasen 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: Jamie Overton 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, Jamie Overton is the stronger pick right now with an average of 64 pts per game and a best score of 135 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, Jamie Overton 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.
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