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Josh Hazlewood vs Josh Tongue — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Josh Hazlewood or Josh Tongue?

Josh Hazlewood has the edge on the headline numbers: Josh Hazlewood leads on T20I bowling (79 wickets, avg 20.4). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Josh Hazlewood (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) has 29 T20I runs at avg 9.7 in 60 matches. Josh Tongue (England) has 0 T20I runs in 5 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Josh Hazlewood
🔴 RCB · 9 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Josh Tongue
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENG · 8.5 cr
🏏
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
🏏
Josh Tongue
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
BOWL🌏 OS🏅 1× MOTM
8.5 cr
Credits
66
Avg Pts
269
Best FP
216.5
Pts/Cr
75
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.
⚖️ Too Close to Call
Both players are evenly matched — pick based on ground & match-up!
🏏 Josh Hazlewood
VS
🏏 Josh Tongue
T20I Career Overview
60Matches5
🏏 Batting
29Runs0
9.67Batting Avg—
138.10Strike Rate—
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries0
1Sixes 🔴0
13*
Best Score
—
🎳 Bowling
79Wickets8
20.41Bowling Avg20.38
7.41Economy Rate10.19
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/12
Best Figures
4/28
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Josh Hazlewood vs Josh Tongue — 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
StatisticJosh HazlewoodJosh Tongue
Matches1920
Avg fantasy points6766
Best fantasy score260269
Runs1175
Strike rate33.372.8
Fours112
Highest score542
Wickets3636
Economy rate5.846.51
Best spell (wkts)88
Catches102
Total dismissals102
International career — T20I
StatisticJosh HazlewoodJosh Tongue
Matches605
Runs290
Batting average9.67—
Strike rate138.1—
Wickets798
Bowling average20.4120.38
Economy rate7.4110.19

📋 Format by format

T20I. Josh Hazlewood has played 60 T20Is and Josh Tongue 5. Josh Hazlewood has 29 runs at 9.7 (strike rate 138.1), against 0 for Josh Tongue, so Josh Hazlewood has scored more. With the ball, Josh Hazlewood has 79 wickets at an economy of 7.41 and Josh Tongue 8 at 10.19; Josh Hazlewood has more wickets.

ODI. Josh Hazlewood has played 99 ODIs and Josh Tongue 4. Josh Hazlewood has 137 runs at 13.7 (strike rate 82.5), against 1 at 1.0 (50.0) for Josh Tongue, so Josh Hazlewood has scored more. With the ball, Josh Hazlewood has 148 wickets and Josh Tongue 2 at 6.20; Josh Hazlewood has more wickets.

Test. Josh Hazlewood has played 78 Tests and Josh Tongue 15. Josh Hazlewood has 575 runs at 11.5 (strike rate 43.9), against 133 at 7.8 (46.8) for Josh Tongue, so Josh Hazlewood has scored more. With the ball, Josh Hazlewood has 303 wickets at an economy of 2.78 and Josh Tongue 76; Josh Hazlewood has more wickets.

International numbers up to 27 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Josh Hazlewood
✓ Better economy rate
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
🏏 Josh Tongue
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
Both players are closely matched — consider pitch conditions and recent form before choosing captain.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

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

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.

T20I career: He has also taken 8 T20I wickets at an average of 20.38 with an economy of 10.19.

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 — Josh Hazlewood or Josh Tongue?

Based on recent data, Josh Hazlewood has the edge with a higher average of 67 fantasy points per game. Josh Tongue leads in runs scored (75 runs). Overall Josh Hazlewood is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Josh Hazlewood vs Josh Tongue — who is a better fantasy captain?

Josh Hazlewood is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 67 pts per game with a best score of 269 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 — Josh Hazlewood or Josh Tongue?

Josh Tongue has the superior batting strike rate this season (72.8), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Josh Hazlewood and Josh Tongue?

Josh Hazlewood costs 9 Cr and Josh Tongue costs 8.5 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 Josh Hazlewood and Josh Tongue won?

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

Should I pick Josh Hazlewood or Josh Tongue 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 Royal Challengers Bengaluru are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for England. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Josh Hazlewood or Josh Tongue?

Josh Hazlewood has more T20I runs: Josh Hazlewood has 29 in 60 matches (average 9.7) and Josh Tongue has 0 in 5.

Who has taken more T20I wickets, Josh Hazlewood or Josh Tongue?

Josh Hazlewood has more T20I wickets: Josh Hazlewood has 79 at an average of 20.4 and Josh Tongue has 8 at 20.4.

Who has more ODI runs, Josh Hazlewood or Josh Tongue?

Josh Hazlewood has more ODI runs: Josh Hazlewood has 137 in 99 matches (average 13.7) and Josh Tongue has 1 in 4 (average 1.0).

Who has more Test runs, Josh Hazlewood or Josh Tongue?

Josh Hazlewood has more Test runs: Josh Hazlewood has 575 in 78 matches (average 11.5) and Josh Tongue has 133 in 15 (average 7.8).

Who has taken more Test wickets, Josh Hazlewood or Josh Tongue?

Josh Hazlewood has more Test wickets: Josh Hazlewood has 303 at an average of 24.0 and Josh Tongue has 76 at 26.3.
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