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Heinrich Klaasen vs Travis Head — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Travis Head has the edge on the headline numbers: Travis Head averages 55 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. Travis Head (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 55 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Heinrich Klaasen vs Travis Head — 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 | Travis Head |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 48 | 55 |
| Best fantasy score | 158 | 172 |
| Runs | 461 | 655 |
| Strike rate | 170.7 | 120.0 |
| Fours | 34 | 85 |
| Sixes | 24 | 23 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 85 | 112 |
| Wickets | 0 | 1 |
| Economy rate | 0.00 | 5.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 1 |
| Catches | 15 | 3 |
| Total dismissals | 15 | 3 |
| Statistic | Heinrich Klaasen | Travis Head |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 58 | 53 |
| Runs | 1000 | 1335 |
| Batting average | 23.26 | 28.40 |
| Strike rate | 141.8 | 157.2 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 5 | 6 |
| Wickets | 0 | 1 |
| Bowling average | — | 56.00 |
| Economy rate | 14.00 | 9.33 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Heinrich Klaasen has played 58 T20Is and Travis Head 53. Heinrich Klaasen has 1,000 runs at 23.3 (strike rate 141.8), against 1,335 at 28.4 (157.2) for Travis Head, so Travis Head has scored more.
ODI. Heinrich Klaasen has played 60 ODIs and Travis Head 85. Heinrich Klaasen has 2,141 runs at 43.7 (strike rate 117.9), against 3,273 at 43.6 for Travis Head, so Travis Head has scored more. Hundreds: Heinrich Klaasen 4, Travis Head 8. Fifties: 11 and 18. Travis Head also bowls: 28 wickets at an economy of 5.76, while Heinrich Klaasen has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Heinrich Klaasen has played 4 Tests and Travis Head 67. Heinrich Klaasen has 104 runs at 13.0 (strike rate 45.2), against 4,653 at 43.1 (69.7) for Travis Head, so Travis Head has scored more. Hundreds: Heinrich Klaasen 0, Travis Head 12. Fifties: 0 and 20. Travis Head also bowls: 16 wickets at an economy of 3.70, while Heinrich Klaasen has not taken a Test wicket.
International numbers up to 22 August 2026.
Heinrich Klaasen vs Travis Head 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).
Travis Head is a specialist batter for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 9 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1107 fantasy points, averaging 55 pts per game with a best of 172 pts. He has scored 655 IPL runs at a strike rate of 120, picking up 1 IPL wickets at an economy of 5.00. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.
International career: Travis Head has scored 3,273 ODI runs in 85 matches at an average of 43.64, with 8 centuries internationally. He has also taken 28 ODI wickets at an average of 40.61 with an economy of 5.76. In TESTs, he has 4,653 runs across 67 matches (avg 43.1).
Batting edge: Travis Head 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: Travis Head 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, Travis Head is the stronger pick right now with an average of 55 pts per game and a best score of 172 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, Travis Head 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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