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Heinrich Klaasen vs Rashid Khan: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Rashid Khan has the edge on the headline numbers: Rashid Khan averages 89 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. Rashid Khan (Gujarat Titans) averages 89 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Heinrich Klaasen vs Rashid Khan · 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 | Rashid Khan |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 48 | 89 |
| Best fantasy score | 158 | 203 |
| Runs | 461 | 171 |
| Strike rate | 170.7 | 133.6 |
| Fours | 34 | 12 |
| Sixes | 24 | 11 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 0 |
| Highest score | 85 | 37 |
| Wickets | 0 | 39 |
| Economy rate | 0.00 | 6.04 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 6 |
| Catches | 15 | 10 |
| Total dismissals | 15 | 11 |
| Statistic | Heinrich Klaasen | Rashid Khan |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 58 | 115 |
| Runs | 1000 | 622 |
| Batting average | 23.26 | 14.81 |
| Strike rate | 141.8 | — |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 5 | 0 |
| Wickets | 0 | 193 |
| Bowling average | — | 13.73 |
| Economy rate | 14.00 | — |
| Five-wicket hauls | 0 | 2 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Heinrich Klaasen has played 58 T20Is and Rashid Khan 115. Heinrich Klaasen has 1,000 runs at 23.3 (strike rate 141.8), against 622 at 14.8 for Rashid Khan, so Heinrich Klaasen has scored more. Rashid Khan also bowls: 193 wickets, while Heinrich Klaasen has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Heinrich Klaasen has played 60 ODIs and Rashid Khan 123. Heinrich Klaasen has 2,141 runs at 43.7 (strike rate 117.9), against 1,469 at 18.8 for Rashid Khan, so Heinrich Klaasen has scored more. Hundreds: Heinrich Klaasen 4, Rashid Khan 0. Fifties: 11 and 5. Rashid Khan also bowls: 226 wickets, while Heinrich Klaasen has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Heinrich Klaasen has played 4 Tests and Rashid Khan 6. Heinrich Klaasen has 104 runs at 13.0 (strike rate 45.2), against 154 at 17.1 (85.6) for Rashid Khan, so Rashid Khan has scored more. Rashid Khan also bowls: 45 wickets at an economy of 2.96, while Heinrich Klaasen has not taken a Test wicket.
International numbers up to 20 June 2026.
Did you know: Rashid Khan
- He was one of the eleven players in Afghanistan's first Test, against India in June 2018.
- He captained Afghanistan in a Test against Bangladesh in September 2019 at 20 years and 350 days, the youngest Test captain ever.
- He reached 100 ODI wickets in 44 matches, the fastest at the time.
- He was named the ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Decade in December 2020.
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Heinrich Klaasen vs Rashid Khan 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).
Rashid Khan is a specialist bowler for Gujarat Titans, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1774 fantasy points, averaging 89 pts per game with a best of 203 pts. He has scored 171 IPL runs at a strike rate of 133.6, picking up 39 IPL wickets at an economy of 6.04. He has won 5 MOTM awards this season.
International career: Rashid Khan has scored 1,469 ODI runs in 123 matches at an average of 18.83, with 5 half-centuries internationally. He has also taken 226 ODI wickets at an average of 19.43. In T20Is, he has 622 runs across 115 matches (avg 14.8).
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: Rashid Khan 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, Rashid Khan is the stronger pick right now with an average of 89 pts per game and a best score of 203 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, Rashid Khan 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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