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Josh Hazlewood vs Sam Curran — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Josh Hazlewood or Sam Curran?

Sam Curran has the edge on the headline numbers: Sam Curran leads on T20I batting (744 runs, avg 21.3). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Josh Hazlewood (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) has 29 T20I runs at avg 9.7 in 60 matches. Sam Curran (England) has 744 T20I runs at avg 21.3 in 80 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Josh Hazlewood
🔴 RCB · 9 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Sam Curran
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENG · 10.5 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
🏏
Sam Curran
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
AR🌏 OS
10.5 cr
Credits
79
Avg Pts
171
Best FP
134.8
Pts/Cr
463
Total Runs
19
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 Sam Curran
12 higher avg pts · 171 best fantasy score
🏏 Josh Hazlewood
VS
🏏 Sam Curran
T20I Career Overview
60Matches80
🏏 Batting
29Runs744
9.67Batting Avg21.26
138.10Strike Rate129.84
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries2
1Sixes 🔴32
13*
Best Score
58
🎳 Bowling
79Wickets73
20.41Bowling Avg26.90
7.41Economy Rate—
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/12
Best Figures
5/10
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Josh Hazlewood vs Sam Curran — 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 HazlewoodSam Curran
Matches1918
Avg fantasy points6779
Best fantasy score260171
Runs11463
Strike rate33.3110.0
Fours138
Sixes013
Half-centuries (50+)02
Centuries (100+)01
Highest score5111
Wickets3619
Economy rate5.847.55
Best spell (wkts)84
Catches107
Total dismissals108
International career — T20I
StatisticJosh HazlewoodSam Curran
Matches6080
Runs29744
Batting average9.6721.26
Strike rate138.1129.8
Half-centuries (50+)02
Wickets7973
Bowling average20.4126.90
Economy rate7.41—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Josh Hazlewood has played 60 T20Is and Sam Curran 80. Josh Hazlewood has 29 runs at 9.7 (strike rate 138.1), against 744 at 21.3 (129.8) for Sam Curran, so Sam Curran has scored more. With the ball, Josh Hazlewood has 79 wickets at an economy of 7.41 and Sam Curran 73; Josh Hazlewood has more wickets.

ODI. Josh Hazlewood has played 99 ODIs and Sam Curran 44. Josh Hazlewood has 137 runs at 13.7 (strike rate 82.5), against 668 at 22.3 (90.9) for Sam Curran, so Sam Curran has scored more. With the ball, Josh Hazlewood has 148 wickets and Sam Curran 43 at 6.08; Josh Hazlewood has more wickets.

Test. Josh Hazlewood has played 78 Tests and Sam Curran 24. Josh Hazlewood has 575 runs at 11.5 (strike rate 43.9), against 815 at 24.7 (64.1) for Sam Curran, so Sam Curran has scored more. With the ball, Josh Hazlewood has 303 wickets at an economy of 2.78 and Sam Curran 47 at 3.24; Josh Hazlewood has more wickets.

International numbers up to 22 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Josh Hazlewood
✓ More wickets
✓ Better economy rate
✓ More MOTM awards
🏏 Sam Curran
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Sam Curran
79 avg pts · 171 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Josh Hazlewood
Captaining Sam Curran gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Josh Hazlewood vs Sam Curran — 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.

T20I career: Sam Curran has scored 744 T20I runs in 80 matches at an average of 21.26, with 2 half-centuries. He has also taken 73 T20I wickets at an average of 26.90.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Sam Curran is the stronger pick with an average of 79 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 fantasy stats — Josh Hazlewood or Sam Curran?

Based on recent data, Sam Curran has the edge with a higher average of 79 fantasy points per game. Sam Curran leads in runs scored (463 runs). Overall Sam Curran is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Josh Hazlewood vs Sam Curran — who is a better fantasy captain?

Sam Curran is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 79 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 Sam Curran?

Sam Curran has the superior batting strike rate this season (110.0), 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 Sam Curran?

Josh Hazlewood costs 9 Cr and Sam Curran costs 10.5 Cr in current 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 Sam Curran won?

Josh Hazlewood has won 2 Man of the Match awards and Sam Curran has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Josh Hazlewood or Sam Curran in my fantasy XI?

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

Who has more T20I runs, Josh Hazlewood or Sam Curran?

Sam Curran has more T20I runs: Josh Hazlewood has 29 in 60 matches (average 9.7) and Sam Curran has 744 in 80 (average 21.3).

Who has taken more T20I wickets, Josh Hazlewood or Sam Curran?

Josh Hazlewood has more T20I wickets: Josh Hazlewood has 79 at an average of 20.4 and Sam Curran has 73 at 26.9.

Who has more ODI runs, Josh Hazlewood or Sam Curran?

Sam Curran has more ODI runs: Josh Hazlewood has 137 in 99 matches (average 13.7) and Sam Curran has 668 in 44 (average 22.3).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Sam Curran scores faster in ODIs: Josh Hazlewood strikes at 82.5 and Sam Curran at 90.9.

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Josh Hazlewood or Sam Curran?

Josh Hazlewood has more ODI wickets: Josh Hazlewood has 148 at an average of 27.7 and Sam Curran has 43 at 39.0.

Who has more Test runs, Josh Hazlewood or Sam Curran?

Sam Curran has more Test runs: Josh Hazlewood has 575 in 78 matches (average 11.5) and Sam Curran has 815 in 24 (average 24.7).

Who has taken more Test wickets, Josh Hazlewood or Sam Curran?

Josh Hazlewood has more Test wickets: Josh Hazlewood has 303 at an average of 24.0 and Sam Curran has 47 at 35.5.
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