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Josh Hazlewood vs Sai Sudharsan — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Josh Hazlewood or Sai Sudharsan?

Sai Sudharsan has the edge on the headline numbers: Sai Sudharsan averages 81 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Josh Hazlewood's 57. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Josh Hazlewood (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 57 fantasy pts per match. Sai Sudharsan (Gujarat Titans) averages 81 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
🏏
Sai Sudharsan
⚡ GT · 9.5 cr
🏏
Josh Hazlewood
🔴 Royal Challengers Bengaluru
BOWL🌏 OS🏅 2× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
57
Avg Pts
223
Best FP
88.1
Pts/Cr
11
Total Runs
30
Total Wkts
🏏
Sai Sudharsan
⚡ Gujarat Titans
BAT
9.5 cr
Credits
81
Avg Pts
184
Best FP
153.5
Pts/Cr
803
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
📊Showing IPL 2026 season stats
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Sai Sudharsan
24 higher avg pts · 184 best fantasy score
🏏 Josh Hazlewood
VS
🏏 Sai Sudharsan
T20I Career Overview
60Matches1
🏏 Batting
29Runs0
9.67Batting Avg—
138.10Strike Rate—
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries0
1Sixes 🔴0
13*
Best Score
—
🎳 Bowling
79Wickets0
20.41Bowling Avg—
7.41Economy Rate—
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/12
Best Figures
—
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Josh Hazlewood vs Sai Sudharsan — 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 HazlewoodSai Sudharsan
Matches1918
Avg fantasy points5781
Best fantasy score223184
Runs11803
Strike rate33.3143.1
Fours188
Sixes030
Half-centuries (50+)09
Centuries (100+)01
Highest score5100
Wickets300
Economy rate6.210.00
Best spell (wkts)70
Catches108
Total dismissals109
International career — T20I
StatisticJosh HazlewoodSai Sudharsan
Matches601
Runs290
Batting average9.67—
Strike rate138.1—
Wickets790
Bowling average20.41—
Economy rate7.41—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Josh Hazlewood has played 60 T20Is and Sai Sudharsan 1. Josh Hazlewood has 29 runs at 9.7 (strike rate 138.1), against 0 for Sai Sudharsan, so Josh Hazlewood has scored more. Josh Hazlewood also bowls: 79 wickets at an economy of 7.41, while Sai Sudharsan has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. Josh Hazlewood has played 99 ODIs and Sai Sudharsan 3. Josh Hazlewood has 137 runs at 13.7 (strike rate 82.5), against 127 for Sai Sudharsan, so Josh Hazlewood has scored more. Josh Hazlewood also bowls: 148 wickets, while Sai Sudharsan has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Josh Hazlewood has played 78 Tests and Sai Sudharsan 6. Josh Hazlewood has 575 runs at 11.5 (strike rate 43.9), against 302 for Sai Sudharsan, so Josh Hazlewood has scored more. Josh Hazlewood also bowls: 303 wickets at an economy of 2.78, while Sai Sudharsan has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 22 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Josh Hazlewood
✓ More wickets
✓ More MOTM awards
🏏 Sai Sudharsan
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Sai Sudharsan
81 avg pts · 184 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Josh Hazlewood
Captaining Sai Sudharsan gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Josh Hazlewood vs Sai Sudharsan — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Josh Hazlewood has scored 29 T20I runs in 60 matches at an average of 9.67. He has also taken 79 T20I wickets at an average of 20.41 with an economy of 7.41.

Sai Sudharsan does not have T20I career data recorded yet.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Sai Sudharsan is the stronger pick with an average of 81 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.

Stats are sourced from international career records. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who has better IPL 2026 stats — Josh Hazlewood or Sai Sudharsan?

Based on IPL 2026 season data, Sai Sudharsan has the edge with a higher average of 81 fantasy points per game. Sai Sudharsan leads in runs scored (803 runs). Overall Sai Sudharsan is the stronger fantasy pick IPL 2026.

Josh Hazlewood vs Sai Sudharsan — who is a better fantasy captain?

Sai Sudharsan is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 81 pts per game with a best score of 223 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 Sai Sudharsan?

Sai Sudharsan has the superior batting strike rate in IPL 2026 (143.1), 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 Sai Sudharsan?

Josh Hazlewood costs 9 Cr and Sai Sudharsan 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 Sai Sudharsan won?

In IPL 2026, Josh Hazlewood has won 2 Man of the Match awards and Sai Sudharsan has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Josh Hazlewood or Sai Sudharsan in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Sai Sudharsan 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 Sai Sudharsan?

Josh Hazlewood has more T20I runs: Josh Hazlewood has 29 in 60 matches (average 9.7) and Sai Sudharsan has 0 in 1.

Who has more ODI runs, Josh Hazlewood or Sai Sudharsan?

Josh Hazlewood has more ODI runs: Josh Hazlewood has 137 in 99 matches (average 13.7) and Sai Sudharsan has 127 in 3.

Who has more Test runs, Josh Hazlewood or Sai Sudharsan?

Josh Hazlewood has more Test runs: Josh Hazlewood has 575 in 78 matches (average 11.5) and Sai Sudharsan has 302 in 6.
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