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Heinrich Klaasen vs Sai Sudharsan: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Sai Sudharsan has the edge on the headline numbers: Sai Sudharsan averages 81 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. Sai Sudharsan (Gujarat Titans) averages 81 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Heinrich Klaasen vs Sai Sudharsan · 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 | Sai Sudharsan |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 18 |
| Avg fantasy points | 48 | 81 |
| Best fantasy score | 158 | 184 |
| Runs | 461 | 803 |
| Strike rate | 170.7 | 143.1 |
| Fours | 34 | 88 |
| Sixes | 24 | 30 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 9 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 85 | 100 |
| Catches | 15 | 8 |
| Total dismissals | 15 | 9 |
| Statistic | Heinrich Klaasen | Sai Sudharsan |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 58 | 1 |
| Runs | 1000 | 0 |
| Batting average | 23.26 | — |
| Strike rate | 141.8 | — |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 5 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 14.00 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Heinrich Klaasen has played 58 T20Is and Sai Sudharsan 1. Heinrich Klaasen has 1,000 runs at 23.3 (strike rate 141.8), against 0 for Sai Sudharsan, so Heinrich Klaasen has scored more.
ODI. Heinrich Klaasen has played 60 ODIs and Sai Sudharsan 3. Heinrich Klaasen has 2,141 runs at 43.7 (strike rate 117.9), against 127 for Sai Sudharsan, so Heinrich Klaasen has scored more. Hundreds: Heinrich Klaasen 4, Sai Sudharsan 0. Fifties: 11 and 2.
Test. Heinrich Klaasen has played 4 Tests and Sai Sudharsan 6. Heinrich Klaasen has 104 runs at 13.0 (strike rate 45.2), against 302 for Sai Sudharsan, so Sai Sudharsan has scored more.
International numbers up to 22 November 2025.
Heinrich Klaasen vs Sai Sudharsan 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).
Sai Sudharsan is a specialist batter for Gujarat Titans, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 18 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1458 fantasy points, averaging 81 pts per game with a best of 184 pts. He has scored 803 IPL runs at a strike rate of 143.1.
Batting edge: Sai Sudharsan 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.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Sai Sudharsan is the stronger pick right now with an average of 81 pts per game and a best score of 184 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, Sai Sudharsan 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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