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Josh Hazlewood vs Rashid Khan — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Josh Hazlewood or Rashid Khan?

Rashid Khan has the edge on the headline numbers: Rashid Khan averages 70 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Josh Hazlewood's 67. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Josh Hazlewood (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 67 fantasy pts per match. Rashid Khan (Gujarat Titans) averages 70 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Josh Hazlewood
🔴 RCB · 9 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Rashid Khan
⚡ GT · 9.5 cr
🏏
Josh Hazlewood
🔴 Royal Challengers Bengaluru
BOWL🌏 OS🏅 2× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
67
Avg Pts
260
Best FP
141.3
Pts/Cr
11
Total Runs
36
Total Wkts
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Rashid Khan
⚡ Gujarat Titans
BOWL🌏 OS🏅 3× MOTM
9.5 cr
Credits
70
Avg Pts
203
Best FP
209.4
Pts/Cr
148
Total Runs
32
Total Wkts
📊Showing IPL 2026 season stats
⚖️ Too Close to Call
Both players are evenly matched — pick based on ground & match-up!
Fantasy Overview — Full Season
1272Season Points1989
67Avg Pts / Match70
260Best Fantasy Score203
19Matches Played20
2MOTM Awards 🏅3
9Credits9.5
141.3Pts per Credit209.4

Josh Hazlewood vs Rashid Khan — 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).

IPL season stats
StatisticJosh HazlewoodRashid Khan
Matches1920
Avg fantasy points6770
Best fantasy score260203
Runs11148
Strike rate33.398.0
Fours114
Sixes04
Highest score537
Wickets3632
Economy rate5.847.22
Best spell (wkts)86
Catches1011
Total dismissals1013
International career — T20I
StatisticJosh HazlewoodRashid Khan
Matches60115
Runs29622
Batting average9.6714.81
Strike rate138.1—
Wickets79193
Bowling average20.4113.73
Economy rate7.41—
Five-wicket hauls02

📋 Format by format

T20I. Josh Hazlewood has played 60 T20Is and Rashid Khan 115. Josh Hazlewood has 29 runs at 9.7 (strike rate 138.1), against 622 at 14.8 for Rashid Khan, so Rashid Khan has scored more. With the ball, Josh Hazlewood has 79 wickets at an economy of 7.41 and Rashid Khan 193; Rashid Khan has more wickets.

ODI. Josh Hazlewood has played 99 ODIs and Rashid Khan 123. Josh Hazlewood has 137 runs at 13.7 (strike rate 82.5), against 1,469 at 18.8 for Rashid Khan, so Rashid Khan has scored more. With the ball, Josh Hazlewood has 148 wickets and Rashid Khan 226; Rashid Khan has more wickets.

Test. Josh Hazlewood has played 78 Tests and Rashid Khan 6. Josh Hazlewood has 575 runs at 11.5 (strike rate 43.9), against 154 at 17.1 (85.6) for Rashid Khan, so Josh Hazlewood has scored more. With the ball, Josh Hazlewood has 303 wickets at an economy of 2.78 and Rashid Khan 45 at 2.96; Josh Hazlewood has more wickets.

International numbers up to 22 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Josh Hazlewood
✓ More wickets
✓ Better economy rate
🏏 Rashid Khan
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
Both players are closely matched — consider pitch conditions and recent form before choosing captain.
📝 Analysis & Fantasy Impact

Josh Hazlewood vs Rashid Khan 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).

Rashid Khan is a specialist bowler for Gujarat Titans, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1402 fantasy points, averaging 70 pts per game with a best of 203 pts. He has scored 148 IPL runs at a strike rate of 98, picking up 32 IPL wickets at an economy of 7.22. He has won 3 MOTM awards this season.

International career: Rashid Khan has scored 1,469 ODI runs in 123 matches at an average of 18.83, with 5 half-centuries internationally. He has also taken 226 ODI wickets at an average of 19.43. In T20Is, he has 622 runs across 115 matches (avg 14.8).

Batting edge: Rashid Khan 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, Rashid Khan is the stronger pick right now with an average of 70 pts per game and a best score of 203 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, Rashid Khan 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.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who has better IPL 2026 stats — Josh Hazlewood or Rashid Khan?

Based on IPL 2026 season data, Rashid Khan has the edge with a higher average of 70 fantasy points per game. Rashid Khan leads in runs scored (148 runs). Overall Rashid Khan is the stronger fantasy pick IPL 2026.

Josh Hazlewood vs Rashid Khan — who is a better fantasy captain?

Rashid Khan is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 70 pts per game with a best score of 260 pts. As captain you earn 2× points, so choosing the player in better form is crucial. Always check the toss and playing XI before finalising your captain.

Who has a better strike rate — Josh Hazlewood or Rashid Khan?

Rashid Khan has the superior batting strike rate in IPL 2026 (98.0), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Josh Hazlewood and Rashid Khan?

Josh Hazlewood costs 9 Cr and Rashid Khan costs 9.5 Cr in IPL 2026 fantasy. The player with lower credits who delivers similar points gives you better value, freeing up budget for other expensive picks.

How many MOTM awards have Josh Hazlewood and Rashid Khan won?

In IPL 2026, Josh Hazlewood has won 2 Man of the Match awards and Rashid Khan has won 3 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Josh Hazlewood or Rashid Khan in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Rashid Khan is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick IPL 2026. However, consider the match conditions — if Royal Challengers Bengaluru are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for Gujarat Titans. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Josh Hazlewood or Rashid Khan?

Rashid Khan has more T20I runs: Josh Hazlewood has 29 in 60 matches (average 9.7) and Rashid Khan has 622 in 115 (average 14.8).

Who has taken more T20I wickets, Josh Hazlewood or Rashid Khan?

Rashid Khan has more T20I wickets: Josh Hazlewood has 79 at an average of 20.4 and Rashid Khan has 193 at 13.7.

Who has more ODI runs, Josh Hazlewood or Rashid Khan?

Rashid Khan has more ODI runs: Josh Hazlewood has 137 in 99 matches (average 13.7) and Rashid Khan has 1,469 in 123 (average 18.8).

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Josh Hazlewood or Rashid Khan?

Rashid Khan has more ODI wickets: Josh Hazlewood has 148 at an average of 27.7 and Rashid Khan has 226 at 19.4.

Who has more Test runs, Josh Hazlewood or Rashid Khan?

Josh Hazlewood has more Test runs: Josh Hazlewood has 575 in 78 matches (average 11.5) and Rashid Khan has 154 in 6 (average 17.1).

Who has taken more Test wickets, Josh Hazlewood or Rashid Khan?

Josh Hazlewood has more Test wickets: Josh Hazlewood has 303 at an average of 24.0 and Rashid Khan has 45 at 20.4.
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