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Heinrich Klaasen vs Josh Hazlewood — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Josh Hazlewood has the edge on the headline numbers: Josh Hazlewood averages 67 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. Josh Hazlewood (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 67 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Heinrich Klaasen 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).
| Statistic | Heinrich Klaasen | Josh Hazlewood |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 19 |
| Avg fantasy points | 48 | 67 |
| Best fantasy score | 158 | 260 |
| Runs | 461 | 11 |
| Strike rate | 170.7 | 33.3 |
| Fours | 34 | 1 |
| Sixes | 24 | 0 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 0 |
| Highest score | 85 | 5 |
| Wickets | 0 | 36 |
| Economy rate | 0.00 | 5.84 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 8 |
| Catches | 15 | 10 |
| Total dismissals | 15 | 10 |
| Statistic | Heinrich Klaasen | Josh Hazlewood |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 58 | 60 |
| Runs | 1000 | 29 |
| Batting average | 23.26 | 9.67 |
| Strike rate | 141.8 | 138.1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 5 | 0 |
| Wickets | 0 | 79 |
| Bowling average | — | 20.41 |
| Economy rate | 14.00 | 7.41 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Heinrich Klaasen has played 58 T20Is and Josh Hazlewood 60. Heinrich Klaasen has 1,000 runs at 23.3 (strike rate 141.8), against 29 at 9.7 (138.1) for Josh Hazlewood, so Heinrich Klaasen has scored more. Josh Hazlewood also bowls: 79 wickets at an economy of 7.41, while Heinrich Klaasen has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Heinrich Klaasen has played 60 ODIs and Josh Hazlewood 99. Heinrich Klaasen has 2,141 runs at 43.7 (strike rate 117.9), against 137 at 13.7 (82.5) for Josh Hazlewood, so Heinrich Klaasen has scored more. Hundreds: Heinrich Klaasen 4, Josh Hazlewood 0. Fifties: 11 and 0. Josh Hazlewood also bowls: 148 wickets, while Heinrich Klaasen has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Heinrich Klaasen has played 4 Tests and Josh Hazlewood 78. Heinrich Klaasen has 104 runs at 13.0 (strike rate 45.2), against 575 at 11.5 (43.9) for Josh Hazlewood, so Josh Hazlewood has scored more. Josh Hazlewood also bowls: 303 wickets at an economy of 2.78, while Heinrich Klaasen has not taken a Test wicket.
International numbers up to 22 August 2026.
Heinrich Klaasen vs Josh Hazlewood 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).
Josh Hazlewood is a specialist bowler for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 9 Cr. Across 19 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1272 fantasy points, averaging 67 pts per game with a best of 260 pts. He has scored 11 IPL runs at a strike rate of 33.3, picking up 36 IPL wickets at an economy of 5.84. He has won 2 MOTM awards this season.
International career: Josh Hazlewood has scored 137 ODI runs in 99 matches at an average of 13.70 internationally. He has also taken 148 ODI wickets at an average of 27.67. In TESTs, he has 575 runs across 78 matches (avg 11.5).
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: Josh Hazlewood 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, Josh Hazlewood is the stronger pick right now with an average of 67 pts per game and a best score of 260 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, Josh Hazlewood 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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