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Heinrich Klaasen vs Sanju Samson: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
Sanju Samson has the edge on the headline numbers: Sanju Samson leads on T20I batting (1,558 runs, avg 27.3). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Heinrich Klaasen (Sunrisers Hyderabad) has 1,000 T20I runs at avg 23.3 in 58 matches. Sanju Samson (India) has 1,558 T20I runs at avg 27.3 in 70 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.
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Heinrich Klaasen vs Sanju Samson · 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 | Sanju Samson |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 48 | 47 |
| Best fantasy score | 158 | 155 |
| Runs | 461 | 445 |
| Strike rate | 170.7 | 162.4 |
| Fours | 34 | 48 |
| Sixes | 24 | 24 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 5 |
| Highest score | 85 | 82 |
| Catches | 15 | 8 |
| Total dismissals | 15 | 12 |
| Statistic | Heinrich Klaasen | Sanju Samson |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 58 | 70 |
| Runs | 1000 | 1558 |
| Batting average | 23.26 | 27.33 |
| Strike rate | 141.8 | — |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 3 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 5 | 8 |
| Economy rate | 14.00 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Heinrich Klaasen has played 58 T20Is and Sanju Samson 70. Heinrich Klaasen has 1,000 runs at 23.3 (strike rate 141.8), against 1,558 at 27.3 for Sanju Samson, so Sanju Samson has scored more. Hundreds: Heinrich Klaasen 0, Sanju Samson 3. Fifties: 5 and 8.
ODI. Heinrich Klaasen has played 60 ODIs and Sanju Samson 16. Heinrich Klaasen has 2,141 runs at 43.7 (strike rate 117.9), against 510 at 56.7 (99.6) for Sanju Samson, so Heinrich Klaasen has scored more. Hundreds: Heinrich Klaasen 4, Sanju Samson 1. Fifties: 11 and 3.
International numbers up to 11 July 2026.
What is happening now
Player of the Tournament at the 2026 T20 World Cup
T20 World Cup 2026: Player of the Tournament. In the final Samson and Abhishek Sharma shared a 98-run stand against New Zealand.
Full Samson profile →Did you know: Sanju Samson
- Born 11 November 1994 in Thiruvananthapuram. Plays for Kerala.
- Won the 2024 and 2026 T20 World Cups with India.
- Unbeaten 212 in the 2019-20 Vijay Hazare Trophy, the sixth List A double century by an Indian.
- Maiden ODI century came on 21 December 2023 against South Africa.
🧠Quick quiz: Heinrich Klaasen and Sanju Samson
2 questions, answers explained. No sign-up needed.
- 1. Which two players did Chennai Super Kings send to Rajasthan Royals for Samson?
- 2. In which tournament did Samson score an unbeaten 212?
Heinrich Klaasen vs Sanju Samson · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.
T20I career: Heinrich Klaasen has scored 1,000 T20I runs in 58 matches at an average of 23.26, with 5 half-centuries.
T20I career: Sanju Samson has scored 1,558 T20I runs in 70 matches at an average of 27.33, with 3 centuries.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Heinrich Klaasen is the stronger pick with an average of 48 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.
Stats are sourced from international career records. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool.
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