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Josh Hazlewood vs Travis Head — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Josh Hazlewood or Travis Head?

Josh Hazlewood has the edge on the headline numbers: Josh Hazlewood averages 67 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Travis Head's 55. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Josh Hazlewood (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 67 fantasy pts per match. Travis Head (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 55 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
🏏
Travis Head
🌅 SRH · 9 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
🏏
Travis Head
🌅 Sunrisers Hyderabad
BAT🌏 OS🏅 1× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
55
Avg Pts
172
Best FP
142.3
Pts/Cr
655
Total Runs
1
Total Wkts
📊Showing IPL 2026 season stats
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 Josh Hazlewood
12 higher avg pts · 260 best fantasy score · 2× MOTM
🏏 Josh Hazlewood
VS
🏏 Travis Head
T20I Career Overview
60Matches53
🏏 Batting
29Runs1335
9.67Batting Avg28.40
138.10Strike Rate157.24
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries6
1Sixes 🔴60
13*
Best Score
91
🎳 Bowling
79Wickets1
20.41Bowling Avg56.00
7.41Economy Rate9.33
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/12
Best Figures
1/16
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Josh Hazlewood vs Travis Head — 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 HazlewoodTravis Head
Matches1920
Avg fantasy points6755
Best fantasy score260172
Runs11655
Strike rate33.3120.0
Fours185
Sixes023
Half-centuries (50+)03
Centuries (100+)01
Highest score5112
Wickets361
Economy rate5.845.00
Best spell (wkts)81
Catches103
Total dismissals103
International career — T20I
StatisticJosh HazlewoodTravis Head
Matches6053
Runs291335
Batting average9.6728.40
Strike rate138.1157.2
Half-centuries (50+)06
Wickets791
Bowling average20.4156.00
Economy rate7.419.33

📋 Format by format

T20I. Josh Hazlewood has played 60 T20Is and Travis Head 53. Josh Hazlewood has 29 runs at 9.7 (strike rate 138.1), against 1,335 at 28.4 (157.2) for Travis Head, so Travis Head has scored more. With the ball, Josh Hazlewood has 79 wickets at an economy of 7.41 and Travis Head 1 at 9.33; Josh Hazlewood has more wickets.

ODI. Josh Hazlewood has played 99 ODIs and Travis Head 85. Josh Hazlewood has 137 runs at 13.7 (strike rate 82.5), against 3,273 at 43.6 for Travis Head, so Travis Head has scored more. Hundreds: Josh Hazlewood 0, Travis Head 8. Fifties: 0 and 18. With the ball, Josh Hazlewood has 148 wickets and Travis Head 28 at 5.76; Josh Hazlewood has more wickets.

Test. Josh Hazlewood has played 78 Tests and Travis Head 67. Josh Hazlewood has 575 runs at 11.5 (strike rate 43.9), against 4,653 at 43.1 (69.7) for Travis Head, so Travis Head has scored more. Hundreds: Josh Hazlewood 0, Travis Head 12. Fifties: 0 and 20. With the ball, Josh Hazlewood has 303 wickets at an economy of 2.78 and Travis Head 16 at 3.70; Josh Hazlewood has more wickets.

International numbers up to 22 August 2026.

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

Josh Hazlewood vs Travis Head — 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: Travis Head has scored 1,335 T20I runs in 53 matches at an average of 28.40, with 6 half-centuries. He has also taken 1 T20I wickets at an average of 56.00 with an economy of 9.33.

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 IPL 2026 stats — Josh Hazlewood or Travis Head?

Based on IPL 2026 season data, Josh Hazlewood has the edge with a higher average of 67 fantasy points per game. Travis Head leads in runs scored (655 runs). Overall Josh Hazlewood is the stronger fantasy pick IPL 2026.

Josh Hazlewood vs Travis Head — 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 Travis Head?

Travis Head has the superior batting strike rate in IPL 2026 (120.0), 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 Travis Head?

Josh Hazlewood costs 9 Cr and Travis Head costs 9 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 Travis Head won?

In IPL 2026, Josh Hazlewood has won 2 Man of the Match awards and Travis Head has won 1 MOTM award. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Josh Hazlewood or Travis Head in my fantasy XI?

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

Who has more T20I runs, Josh Hazlewood or Travis Head?

Travis Head has more T20I runs: Josh Hazlewood has 29 in 60 matches (average 9.7) and Travis Head has 1,335 in 53 (average 28.4).

Who has more ODI runs, Josh Hazlewood or Travis Head?

Travis Head has more ODI runs: Josh Hazlewood has 137 in 99 matches (average 13.7) and Travis Head has 3,273 in 85 (average 43.6).

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Josh Hazlewood or Travis Head?

Josh Hazlewood has more ODI wickets: Josh Hazlewood has 148 at an average of 27.7 and Travis Head has 28 at 40.6.

Who has more Test runs, Josh Hazlewood or Travis Head?

Travis Head has more Test runs: Josh Hazlewood has 575 in 78 matches (average 11.5) and Travis Head has 4,653 in 67 (average 43.1).

Who has taken more Test wickets, Josh Hazlewood or Travis Head?

Josh Hazlewood has more Test wickets: Josh Hazlewood has 303 at an average of 24.0 and Travis Head has 16 at 39.8.
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