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Josh Hazlewood vs Ryan Rickelton — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Ryan Rickelton has the edge on the headline numbers: Ryan Rickelton averages 72 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. Ryan Rickelton (Mumbai Indians) averages 72 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Josh Hazlewood vs Ryan Rickelton — 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 | Ryan Rickelton |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 19 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 67 | 72 |
| Best fantasy score | 260 | 217 |
| Runs | 11 | 758 |
| Strike rate | 33.3 | 157.6 |
| Fours | 1 | 58 |
| Sixes | 0 | 51 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 5 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 5 | 123 |
| Wickets | 36 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 5.84 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 8 | 0 |
| Catches | 10 | 11 |
| Total dismissals | 10 | 12 |
| Statistic | Josh Hazlewood | Ryan Rickelton |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 60 | 29 |
| Runs | 29 | 741 |
| Batting average | 9.67 | 28.50 |
| Strike rate | 138.1 | — |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 4 |
| Wickets | 79 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 20.41 | — |
| Economy rate | 7.41 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Josh Hazlewood has played 60 T20Is and Ryan Rickelton 29. Josh Hazlewood has 29 runs at 9.7 (strike rate 138.1), against 741 at 28.5 for Ryan Rickelton, so Ryan Rickelton has scored more. Josh Hazlewood also bowls: 79 wickets at an economy of 7.41, while Ryan Rickelton has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Josh Hazlewood has played 99 ODIs and Ryan Rickelton 19. Josh Hazlewood has 137 runs at 13.7 (strike rate 82.5), against 552 at 32.5 for Ryan Rickelton, so Ryan Rickelton has scored more. Hundreds: Josh Hazlewood 0, Ryan Rickelton 1. Fifties: 0 and 2. Josh Hazlewood also bowls: 148 wickets, while Ryan Rickelton has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Josh Hazlewood has played 78 Tests and Ryan Rickelton 15. Josh Hazlewood has 575 runs at 11.5 (strike rate 43.9), against 897 at 37.4 (52.9) for Ryan Rickelton, so Ryan Rickelton has scored more. Hundreds: Josh Hazlewood 0, Ryan Rickelton 2. Fifties: 0 and 1. Josh Hazlewood also bowls: 303 wickets at an economy of 2.78, while Ryan Rickelton has not taken a Test wicket.
International numbers up to 22 August 2026.
Josh Hazlewood vs Ryan Rickelton 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).
Ryan Rickelton is a wicket-keeper batter for Mumbai Indians, priced at 9 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1439 fantasy points, averaging 72 pts per game with a best of 217 pts. He has scored 758 IPL runs at a strike rate of 157.6. He has won 3 MOTM awards this season.
International career: Ryan Rickelton has scored 741 T20I runs in 29 matches at an average of 28.50, with 4 half-centuries internationally. In ODIs, he has 552 runs across 19 matches (avg 32.5).
Batting edge: Ryan Rickelton 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, Ryan Rickelton is the stronger pick right now with an average of 72 pts per game and a best score of 217 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, Ryan Rickelton 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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