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Josh Hazlewood vs Marco Jansen: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Josh Hazlewood has the edge on the headline numbers: Josh Hazlewood averages 64 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Marco Jansen's 57. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Josh Hazlewood (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 64 fantasy pts per match. Marco Jansen (Punjab Kings) averages 57 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Josh Hazlewood vs Marco Jansen — 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 | Marco Jansen |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 64 | 57 |
| Best fantasy score | 260 | 204 |
| Runs | 11 | 295 |
| Strike rate | 33.3 | 99.3 |
| Fours | 1 | 31 |
| Sixes | 0 | 12 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Highest score | 5 | 85 |
| Wickets | 36 | 20 |
| Economy rate | 5.63 | 7.08 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 8 | 4 |
| Catches | 10 | 13 |
| Total dismissals | 10 | 15 |
| Statistic | Josh Hazlewood | Marco Jansen |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 60 | 30 |
| Runs | 29 | 268 |
| Batting average | 9.67 | 17.87 |
| Strike rate | 138.1 | 153.1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 2 |
| Wickets | 79 | 33 |
| Bowling average | 20.41 | 29.76 |
| Economy rate | 7.41 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Josh Hazlewood has played 60 T20Is and Marco Jansen 30. Josh Hazlewood has 29 runs at 9.7 (strike rate 138.1), against 268 at 17.9 (153.1) for Marco Jansen, so Marco Jansen has scored more. With the ball, Josh Hazlewood has 79 wickets at an economy of 7.41 and Marco Jansen 33; Josh Hazlewood has more wickets.
ODI. Josh Hazlewood has played 99 ODIs and Marco Jansen 34. Josh Hazlewood has 137 runs at 13.7 (strike rate 82.5), against 647 at 27.0 for Marco Jansen, so Marco Jansen has scored more. With the ball, Josh Hazlewood has 148 wickets and Marco Jansen 52; Josh Hazlewood has more wickets.
Test. Josh Hazlewood has played 78 Tests and Marco Jansen 21. Josh Hazlewood has 575 runs at 11.5 (strike rate 43.9), against 624 at 23.1 (54.5) for Marco Jansen, so Marco Jansen has scored more. With the ball, Josh Hazlewood has 303 wickets at an economy of 2.78 and Marco Jansen 89 at 3.31; Josh Hazlewood has more wickets.
International numbers up to 22 August 2026.
Josh Hazlewood vs Marco Jansen 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 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1276 fantasy points, averaging 64 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 5.63. 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).
Marco Jansen is a all-rounder for Punjab Kings, priced at 9 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1141 fantasy points, averaging 57 pts per game with a best of 204 pts. He has scored 295 IPL runs at a strike rate of 99.3, picking up 20 IPL wickets at an economy of 7.08.
International career: Marco Jansen has scored 647 ODI runs in 34 matches at an average of 26.96, with 3 half-centuries internationally. He has also taken 52 ODI wickets at an average of 33.79. He has taken 33 T20I wickets internationally.
Batting edge: Marco Jansen 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 64 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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