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Ishan Kishan vs Josh Hazlewood — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Ishan Kishan or Josh Hazlewood?

Ishan Kishan has the edge on the headline numbers: Ishan Kishan leads on T20I batting (1,801 runs, avg 31.1). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Ishan Kishan (India) has 1,801 T20I runs at avg 31.1 in 62 matches. Josh Hazlewood (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) has 29 T20I runs at avg 9.7 in 60 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
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Ishan Kishan
🇮🇳 IND · 9 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Josh Hazlewood
🔴 RCB · 9 cr
🏏
Ishan Kishan
🇮🇳 India
🧤 WK🏅 1× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
58
Avg Pts
151
Best FP
297.1
Pts/Cr
602
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🏏
Josh Hazlewood
🔴 Royal Challengers Bengaluru
BOWL🌏 OS🏅 2× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
67
Avg Pts
260
Best FP
141.3
Pts/Cr
11
Total Runs
36
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 Josh Hazlewood
9 higher avg pts · 260 best fantasy score · 2× MOTM
🏏 Ishan Kishan
VS
🏏 Josh Hazlewood
T20I Career Overview
62Matches60
🏏 Batting
1801Runs29
31.05Batting Avg9.67
—Strike Rate138.10
1Centuries0
13Half-Centuries0
77Sixes 🔴1
103
Best Score
13*
🎳 Bowling
0Wickets79
—Bowling Avg20.41
—Economy Rate7.41
05-Wkt Hauls0
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Best Figures
4/12
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Ishan Kishan vs Josh Hazlewood — 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).

IPL season stats
StatisticIshan KishanJosh Hazlewood
Matches2019
Avg fantasy points5867
Best fantasy score151260
Runs60211
Strike rate144.433.3
Fours651
Sixes180
Half-centuries (50+)30
Highest score815
Wickets036
Economy rate0.005.84
Best spell (wkts)08
Catches1710
Total dismissals2010
International career — T20I
StatisticIshan KishanJosh Hazlewood
Matches6260
Runs180129
Batting average31.059.67
Strike rate—138.1
Centuries (100+)10
Half-centuries (50+)130
Wickets079
Bowling average—20.41
Economy rate—7.41

📋 Format by format

T20I. Ishan Kishan has played 62 T20Is and Josh Hazlewood 60. Ishan Kishan has 1,801 runs at 31.1, against 29 at 9.7 (138.1) for Josh Hazlewood, so Ishan Kishan has scored more. Hundreds: Ishan Kishan 1, Josh Hazlewood 0. Fifties: 13 and 0. Josh Hazlewood also bowls: 79 wickets at an economy of 7.41, while Ishan Kishan has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. Ishan Kishan has played 32 ODIs and Josh Hazlewood 99. Ishan Kishan has 1,107 runs at 42.6, against 137 at 13.7 (82.5) for Josh Hazlewood, so Ishan Kishan has scored more. Hundreds: Ishan Kishan 2, Josh Hazlewood 0. Fifties: 7 and 0. Josh Hazlewood also bowls: 148 wickets, while Ishan Kishan has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Ishan Kishan has played 2 Tests and Josh Hazlewood 78. Ishan Kishan has 78 runs at 78.0 (strike rate 85.7), against 575 at 11.5 (43.9) for Josh Hazlewood, so Josh Hazlewood has scored more. Josh Hazlewood also bowls: 303 wickets at an economy of 2.78, while Ishan Kishan has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 22 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Ishan Kishan
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
🏏 Josh Hazlewood
✓ More wickets
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Josh Hazlewood
67 avg pts · 260 best · 2 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Ishan Kishan
Captaining Josh Hazlewood gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Ishan Kishan vs Josh Hazlewood — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Ishan Kishan has scored 1,801 T20I runs in 62 matches at an average of 31.05, with 1 century.

T20I career: Josh Hazlewood has scored 29 T20I runs in 60 matches at an average of 9.67. He has also taken 79 T20I wickets at an average of 20.41 with an economy of 7.41.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Josh Hazlewood is the stronger pick with an average of 67 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.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who has better fantasy stats — Ishan Kishan or Josh Hazlewood?

Based on recent data, Josh Hazlewood has the edge with a higher average of 67 fantasy points per game. Ishan Kishan leads in runs scored (602 runs). Overall Josh Hazlewood is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Ishan Kishan vs Josh Hazlewood — who is a better fantasy captain?

Josh Hazlewood is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 67 pts per game with a best score of 260 pts. As captain you earn 2× points, so choosing the player in better form is crucial. Always check the toss and playing XI before finalising your captain.

Who has a better strike rate — Ishan Kishan or Josh Hazlewood?

Ishan Kishan has the superior batting strike rate this season (144.4), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Ishan Kishan and Josh Hazlewood?

Ishan Kishan costs 9 Cr and Josh Hazlewood costs 9 Cr in current fantasy. The player with lower credits who delivers similar points gives you better value, freeing up budget for other expensive picks.

How many MOTM awards have Ishan Kishan and Josh Hazlewood won?

Ishan Kishan has won 1 Man of the Match award and Josh Hazlewood has won 2 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Ishan Kishan or Josh Hazlewood in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Josh Hazlewood is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions — if India are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Ishan Kishan or Josh Hazlewood?

Ishan Kishan has more T20I runs: Ishan Kishan has 1,801 in 62 matches (average 31.1) and Josh Hazlewood has 29 in 60 (average 9.7).

Who has more ODI runs, Ishan Kishan or Josh Hazlewood?

Ishan Kishan has more ODI runs: Ishan Kishan has 1,107 in 32 matches (average 42.6) and Josh Hazlewood has 137 in 99 (average 13.7).

Who has more Test runs, Ishan Kishan or Josh Hazlewood?

Josh Hazlewood has more Test runs: Ishan Kishan has 78 in 2 matches (average 78.0) and Josh Hazlewood has 575 in 78 (average 11.5).
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