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Josh Hazlewood vs Tilak Varma — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Josh Hazlewood or Tilak Varma?

Tilak Varma has the edge on the headline numbers: Tilak Varma leads on T20I batting (1,619 runs, avg 45.0). 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. Tilak Varma (India) has 1,619 T20I runs at avg 45.0 in 57 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
🏏
Tilak Varma
🇮🇳 IND · 8 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
🏏
Tilak Varma
🇮🇳 India
BAT
8 cr
Credits
47
Avg Pts
141
Best FP
211.3
Pts/Cr
413
Total Runs
1
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Josh Hazlewood
20 higher avg pts · 260 best fantasy score · 2× MOTM
🏏 Josh Hazlewood
VS
🏏 Tilak Varma
T20I Career Overview
60Matches57
🏏 Batting
29Runs1619
9.67Batting Avg44.97
138.10Strike Rate145.72
0Centuries2
0Half-Centuries9
1Sixes 🔴82
13*
Best Score
120*
🎳 Bowling
79Wickets5
20.41Bowling Avg12.80
7.41Economy Rate6.10
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/12
Best Figures
1/1
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Josh Hazlewood vs Tilak Varma — 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 HazlewoodTilak Varma
Matches1920
Avg fantasy points6747
Best fantasy score260141
Runs11413
Strike rate33.3151.8
Fours131
Sixes018
Half-centuries (50+)04
Highest score560
Wickets361
Economy rate5.849.00
Best spell (wkts)81
Catches1015
Total dismissals1018
International career — T20I
StatisticJosh HazlewoodTilak Varma
Matches6057
Runs291619
Batting average9.6744.97
Strike rate138.1145.7
Centuries (100+)02
Half-centuries (50+)09
Wickets795
Bowling average20.4112.80
Economy rate7.416.10

📋 Format by format

T20I. Josh Hazlewood has played 60 T20Is and Tilak Varma 57. Josh Hazlewood has 29 runs at 9.7 (strike rate 138.1), against 1,619 at 45.0 (145.7) for Tilak Varma, so Tilak Varma has scored more. Hundreds: Josh Hazlewood 0, Tilak Varma 2. Fifties: 0 and 9. With the ball, Josh Hazlewood has 79 wickets at an economy of 7.41 and Tilak Varma 5 at 6.10; Josh Hazlewood has more wickets while Tilak Varma is more economical.

ODI. Josh Hazlewood has played 99 ODIs and Tilak Varma 5. Josh Hazlewood has 137 runs at 13.7 (strike rate 82.5), against 68 at 22.7 (57.1) for Tilak Varma, so Josh Hazlewood has scored more. Josh Hazlewood also bowls: 148 wickets, while Tilak Varma has not taken a ODI wicket.

International numbers up to 22 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Josh Hazlewood
✓ More wickets
✓ Better economy rate
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
🏏 Tilak Varma
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Josh Hazlewood
67 avg pts · 260 best · 2 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Tilak Varma
Captaining Josh Hazlewood gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Josh Hazlewood vs Tilak Varma — 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: Tilak Varma has scored 1,619 T20I runs in 57 matches at an average of 44.97, with 2 centuries. He has also taken 5 T20I wickets at an average of 12.80 with an economy of 6.10.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Josh Hazlewood is the stronger pick with an average of 67 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 Tilak Varma?

Based on recent data, Josh Hazlewood has the edge with a higher average of 67 fantasy points per game. Tilak Varma leads in runs scored (413 runs). Overall Josh Hazlewood is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Josh Hazlewood vs Tilak Varma — who is a better fantasy captain?

Josh Hazlewood is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 67 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 Tilak Varma?

Tilak Varma has the superior batting strike rate this season (151.8), 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 Tilak Varma?

Josh Hazlewood costs 9 Cr and Tilak Varma costs 8 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 Tilak Varma won?

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

Should I pick Josh Hazlewood or Tilak Varma in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Josh Hazlewood 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 India. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Josh Hazlewood or Tilak Varma?

Tilak Varma has more T20I runs: Josh Hazlewood has 29 in 60 matches (average 9.7) and Tilak Varma has 1,619 in 57 (average 45.0).

Who has taken more T20I wickets, Josh Hazlewood or Tilak Varma?

Josh Hazlewood has more T20I wickets: Josh Hazlewood has 79 at an average of 20.4 and Tilak Varma has 5 at 12.8.

Who has more ODI runs, Josh Hazlewood or Tilak Varma?

Josh Hazlewood has more ODI runs: Josh Hazlewood has 137 in 99 matches (average 13.7) and Tilak Varma has 68 in 5 (average 22.7).
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