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Heinrich Klaasen vs Marco Jansen: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Marco Jansen has the edge on the headline numbers: Marco Jansen averages 57 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. Marco Jansen (Punjab Kings) averages 57 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Heinrich Klaasen vs Marco Jansen — 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 | Marco Jansen |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 48 | 57 |
| Best fantasy score | 158 | 204 |
| Runs | 461 | 295 |
| Strike rate | 170.7 | 99.3 |
| Fours | 34 | 31 |
| Sixes | 24 | 12 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 3 |
| Highest score | 85 | 85 |
| Wickets | 0 | 20 |
| Economy rate | 0.00 | 7.08 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 4 |
| Catches | 15 | 13 |
| Total dismissals | 15 | 15 |
| Statistic | Heinrich Klaasen | Marco Jansen |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 58 | 30 |
| Runs | 1000 | 268 |
| Batting average | 23.26 | 17.87 |
| Strike rate | 141.8 | 153.1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 5 | 2 |
| Wickets | 0 | 33 |
| Bowling average | — | 29.76 |
| Economy rate | 14.00 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Heinrich Klaasen has played 58 T20Is and Marco Jansen 30. Heinrich Klaasen has 1,000 runs at 23.3 (strike rate 141.8), against 268 at 17.9 (153.1) for Marco Jansen, so Heinrich Klaasen has scored more. Marco Jansen also bowls: 33 wickets, while Heinrich Klaasen has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Heinrich Klaasen has played 60 ODIs and Marco Jansen 34. Heinrich Klaasen has 2,141 runs at 43.7 (strike rate 117.9), against 647 at 27.0 for Marco Jansen, so Heinrich Klaasen has scored more. Hundreds: Heinrich Klaasen 4, Marco Jansen 0. Fifties: 11 and 3. Marco Jansen also bowls: 52 wickets, while Heinrich Klaasen has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Heinrich Klaasen has played 4 Tests and Marco Jansen 21. Heinrich Klaasen has 104 runs at 13.0 (strike rate 45.2), against 624 at 23.1 (54.5) for Marco Jansen, so Marco Jansen has scored more. Marco Jansen also bowls: 89 wickets at an economy of 3.31, while Heinrich Klaasen has not taken a Test wicket.
International numbers up to 4 March 2026.
Heinrich Klaasen vs Marco Jansen 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).
Marco Jansen is a all-rounder for Punjab Kings, priced at 9 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1141 fantasy points, averaging 57 pts per game with a best of 204 pts. He has scored 295 IPL runs at a strike rate of 99.3, picking up 20 IPL wickets at an economy of 7.08.
International career: Marco Jansen has scored 647 ODI runs in 34 matches at an average of 26.96, with 3 half-centuries internationally. He has also taken 52 ODI wickets at an average of 33.79. He has taken 33 T20I wickets internationally.
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: Marco Jansen 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, Marco Jansen is the stronger pick right now with an average of 57 pts per game and a best score of 204 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, Marco Jansen 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.
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