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Josh Hazlewood vs Kagiso Rabada — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Kagiso Rabada has the edge on the headline numbers: Kagiso Rabada averages 61 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Josh Hazlewood's 60. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Josh Hazlewood (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 60 fantasy pts per match. Kagiso Rabada (Gujarat Titans) averages 61 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Josh Hazlewood vs Kagiso Rabada — 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 | Josh Hazlewood | Kagiso Rabada |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 19 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 60 | 61 |
| Best fantasy score | 223 | 130 |
| Runs | 11 | 47 |
| Strike rate | 33.3 | 123.7 |
| Fours | 1 | 5 |
| Sixes | 0 | 2 |
| Highest score | 5 | 23 |
| Wickets | 32 | 29 |
| Economy rate | 6.00 | 9.68 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 7 | 3 |
| Catches | 10 | 7 |
| Total dismissals | 10 | 7 |
| Statistic | Josh Hazlewood | Kagiso Rabada |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 60 | 78 |
| Runs | 29 | 184 |
| Batting average | 9.67 | 15.33 |
| Strike rate | 138.1 | 115.7 |
| Wickets | 79 | 82 |
| Bowling average | 20.41 | 28.65 |
| Economy rate | 7.41 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Josh Hazlewood has played 60 T20Is and Kagiso Rabada 78. Josh Hazlewood has 29 runs at 9.7 (strike rate 138.1), against 184 at 15.3 (115.7) for Kagiso Rabada, so Kagiso Rabada has scored more. With the ball, Josh Hazlewood has 79 wickets at an economy of 7.41 and Kagiso Rabada 82; Kagiso Rabada has more wickets.
ODI. Josh Hazlewood has played 99 ODIs and Kagiso Rabada 106. Josh Hazlewood has 137 runs at 13.7 (strike rate 82.5), against 401 at 14.8 (79.1) for Kagiso Rabada, so Kagiso Rabada has scored more. With the ball, Josh Hazlewood has 148 wickets and Kagiso Rabada 168; Kagiso Rabada has more wickets.
Test. Josh Hazlewood has played 78 Tests and Kagiso Rabada 73. Josh Hazlewood has 575 runs at 11.5 (strike rate 43.9), against 1,102 at 12.2 (51.7) for Kagiso Rabada, so Kagiso Rabada has scored more. With the ball, Josh Hazlewood has 303 wickets at an economy of 2.78 and Kagiso Rabada 340 at 3.35; Kagiso Rabada has more wickets while Josh Hazlewood is more economical.
International numbers up to 22 August 2026.
Josh Hazlewood vs Kagiso Rabada 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.
Josh Hazlewood is a specialist bowler for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 9 Cr this season. Over 19 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1132 fantasy points, averaging 60 pts per game with a best of 223 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 11 IPL runs at a strike rate of 33.3, and has claimed 32 IPL wickets with an economy of 6.00. He has won Man of the Match 2 times this season.
International career: Josh Hazlewood has scored 137 ODI runs in 99 matches at an average of 13.70 internationally. He has also taken 148 ODI wickets at an average of 27.67. In TESTs, he has 575 runs across 78 matches (avg 11.5).
Kagiso Rabada is a specialist bowler for Gujarat Titans, priced at 9 Cr. Across 17 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1037 fantasy points, averaging 61 pts per game with a best of 130 pts. He has scored 47 IPL runs at a strike rate of 123.7, picking up 29 IPL wickets at an economy of 9.68. He has won 2 MOTM awards this season.
International career: Kagiso Rabada has scored 401 ODI runs in 106 matches at an average of 14.85 internationally. He has also taken 168 ODI wickets at an average of 27.45. He has taken 82 T20I wickets internationally.
Batting edge: Kagiso Rabada 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: Josh Hazlewood 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, Kagiso Rabada is the stronger pick right now with an average of 61 pts per game and a best score of 130 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, Kagiso Rabada 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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