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Heinrich Klaasen vs Liam Livingstone — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Liam Livingstone has the edge on the headline numbers: Liam Livingstone averages 63 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. Liam Livingstone (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 63 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Heinrich Klaasen vs Liam Livingstone — 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 | Liam Livingstone |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 48 | 63 |
| Best fantasy score | 158 | 211 |
| Runs | 461 | 453 |
| Strike rate | 170.7 | 141.1 |
| Fours | 34 | 32 |
| Sixes | 24 | 25 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 3 |
| Highest score | 85 | 69 |
| Wickets | 0 | 11 |
| Economy rate | 0.00 | 8.68 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 3 |
| Catches | 15 | 11 |
| Total dismissals | 15 | 13 |
| Statistic | Heinrich Klaasen | Liam Livingstone |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 58 | 60 |
| Runs | 1000 | 955 |
| Batting average | 23.26 | 25.13 |
| Strike rate | 141.8 | — |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 5 | 2 |
| Wickets | 0 | 33 |
| Bowling average | — | 25.39 |
| Economy rate | 14.00 | 8.73 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Heinrich Klaasen has played 58 T20Is and Liam Livingstone 60. Heinrich Klaasen has 1,000 runs at 23.3 (strike rate 141.8), against 955 at 25.1 for Liam Livingstone, so Heinrich Klaasen has scored more. Hundreds: Heinrich Klaasen 0, Liam Livingstone 1. Fifties: 5 and 2. Liam Livingstone also bowls: 33 wickets at an economy of 8.73, while Heinrich Klaasen has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Heinrich Klaasen has played 60 ODIs and Liam Livingstone 39. Heinrich Klaasen has 2,141 runs at 43.7 (strike rate 117.9), against 932 at 31.1 (111.0) for Liam Livingstone, so Heinrich Klaasen has scored more. Hundreds: Heinrich Klaasen 4, Liam Livingstone 1. Fifties: 11 and 4. Liam Livingstone also bowls: 25 wickets, while Heinrich Klaasen has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Heinrich Klaasen has played 4 Tests and Liam Livingstone 1. Heinrich Klaasen has 104 runs at 13.0 (strike rate 45.2), against 16 at 16.0 (88.9) for Liam Livingstone, so Heinrich Klaasen has scored more.
International numbers up to 5 March 2025.
Heinrich Klaasen vs Liam Livingstone 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).
Liam Livingstone is a all-rounder for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1266 fantasy points, averaging 63 pts per game with a best of 211 pts. He has scored 453 IPL runs at a strike rate of 141.1, picking up 11 IPL wickets at an economy of 8.68. He has won 2 MOTM awards this season.
International career: Liam Livingstone has scored 955 T20I runs in 60 matches at an average of 25.13, with 1 century internationally. He has also taken 33 T20I wickets at an average of 25.39 with an economy of 8.73. In ODIs, he has 932 runs across 39 matches (avg 31.1).
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: Liam Livingstone 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, Liam Livingstone is the stronger pick right now with an average of 63 pts per game and a best score of 211 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, Liam Livingstone 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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