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Josh Hazlewood vs Liam Livingstone — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Josh Hazlewood has the edge on the headline numbers: Josh Hazlewood averages 67 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Liam Livingstone's 63. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Josh Hazlewood (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 67 fantasy pts per match. Liam Livingstone (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 63 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Josh Hazlewood vs Liam Livingstone — 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 | Liam Livingstone |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 19 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 67 | 63 |
| Best fantasy score | 260 | 211 |
| Runs | 11 | 453 |
| Strike rate | 33.3 | 141.1 |
| Fours | 1 | 32 |
| Sixes | 0 | 25 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Highest score | 5 | 69 |
| Wickets | 36 | 11 |
| Economy rate | 5.84 | 8.68 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 8 | 3 |
| Catches | 10 | 11 |
| Total dismissals | 10 | 13 |
| Statistic | Josh Hazlewood | Liam Livingstone |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 60 | 60 |
| Runs | 29 | 955 |
| Batting average | 9.67 | 25.13 |
| Strike rate | 138.1 | — |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 2 |
| Wickets | 79 | 33 |
| Bowling average | 20.41 | 25.39 |
| Economy rate | 7.41 | 8.73 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Josh Hazlewood has played 60 T20Is and Liam Livingstone 60. Josh Hazlewood has 29 runs at 9.7 (strike rate 138.1), against 955 at 25.1 for Liam Livingstone, so Liam Livingstone has scored more. Hundreds: Josh Hazlewood 0, Liam Livingstone 1. Fifties: 0 and 2. With the ball, Josh Hazlewood has 79 wickets at an economy of 7.41 and Liam Livingstone 33 at 8.73; Josh Hazlewood has more wickets.
ODI. Josh Hazlewood has played 99 ODIs and Liam Livingstone 39. Josh Hazlewood has 137 runs at 13.7 (strike rate 82.5), against 932 at 31.1 (111.0) for Liam Livingstone, so Liam Livingstone has scored more. Hundreds: Josh Hazlewood 0, Liam Livingstone 1. Fifties: 0 and 4. With the ball, Josh Hazlewood has 148 wickets and Liam Livingstone 25; Josh Hazlewood has more wickets.
Test. Josh Hazlewood has played 78 Tests and Liam Livingstone 1. Josh Hazlewood has 575 runs at 11.5 (strike rate 43.9), against 16 at 16.0 (88.9) for Liam Livingstone, so Josh Hazlewood has scored more. Josh Hazlewood also bowls: 303 wickets at an economy of 2.78, while Liam Livingstone has not taken a Test wicket.
International numbers up to 22 August 2026.
Josh Hazlewood vs Liam Livingstone 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 1272 fantasy points, averaging 67 pts per game with a best of 260 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 11 IPL runs at a strike rate of 33.3, and has claimed 36 IPL wickets with an economy of 5.84. 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).
Liam Livingstone is a all-rounder for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1266 fantasy points, averaging 63 pts per game with a best of 211 pts. He has scored 453 IPL runs at a strike rate of 141.1, picking up 11 IPL wickets at an economy of 8.68. He has won 2 MOTM awards this season.
International career: Liam Livingstone has scored 955 T20I runs in 60 matches at an average of 25.13, with 1 century internationally. He has also taken 33 T20I wickets at an average of 25.39 with an economy of 8.73. In ODIs, he has 932 runs across 39 matches (avg 31.1).
Batting edge: Liam Livingstone 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, Josh Hazlewood is the stronger pick right now with an average of 67 pts per game and a best score of 260 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, Josh Hazlewood 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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