Josh Hazlewood vs Noor Ahmad — IPL 2026

Josh Hazlewood vs Noor Ahmad is one of the most searched IPL 2026 fantasy comparisons. 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 9.5 Cr this season. Over 12 matches he has scored a total of 502 fantasy points, averaging 42 pts per game with a best of 156 pts., and has claimed 13 wickets with an economy of 9.62. He has won Man of the Match 2 times this season.

Noor Ahmad is a specialist bowler for Chennai Super Kings, priced at 8.5 Cr. Across 14 matches he has earned 475 fantasy points, averaging 34 pts per game with a best of 125 pts. He has scored 11 runs at a strike rate of 47.8, picking up 13 wickets at an economy of 8.40. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.

Batting edge: Noor Ahmad 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.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Josh Hazlewood is the stronger pick right now with an average of 42 pts per game and a best score of 156 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.