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Josh Hazlewood vs Nicholas Pooran — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Josh Hazlewood (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 44 fantasy pts per match. Nicholas Pooran (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 45 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Josh Hazlewood vs Nicholas Pooran — 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 | Nicholas Pooran |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 13 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 44 | 45 |
| Best fantasy score | 156 | 157 |
| Runs | 0 | 398 |
| Strike rate | 0.0 | 148.5 |
| Fours | 0 | 25 |
| Sixes | 0 | 31 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Highest score | 0 | 63 |
| Wickets | 15 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 9.59 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 4 | 0 |
| Catches | 8 | 13 |
| Total dismissals | 8 | 17 |
| Statistic | Josh Hazlewood | Nicholas Pooran |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 58 | 105 |
| Runs | 24 | 2177 |
| Batting average | 8.00 | 25.31 |
| Strike rate | 114.3 | 134.8 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 12 |
| Wickets | 77 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 20.94 | — |
| Economy rate | 7.41 | — |
Josh Hazlewood vs Nicholas Pooran 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 10 Cr this season. Over 13 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 566 fantasy points, averaging 44 pts per game with a best of 156 pts., and has claimed 15 IPL wickets with an economy of 9.59. He has won Man of the Match 2 times this season.
International career: Josh Hazlewood has scored 135 ODI runs in 94 matches at an average of 16.88 internationally. He has also taken 138 ODI wickets at an average of 28.00 with an economy of 4.75. In TESTs, he has 565 runs across 76 matches (avg 11.5).
Nicholas Pooran is a wicket-keeper batter for Lucknow Super Giants, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 897 fantasy points, averaging 45 pts per game with a best of 157 pts. He has scored 398 IPL runs at a strike rate of 148.5. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.
International career: Nicholas Pooran has scored 2,177 T20I runs in 105 matches at an average of 25.31, with 12 half-centuries internationally. In ODIs, he has 1,829 runs across 57 matches (avg 38.9).
Batting edge: Nicholas Pooran 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, Nicholas Pooran is the stronger pick right now with an average of 45 pts per game and a best score of 157 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, Nicholas Pooran 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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