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Liam Livingstone vs Marco Jansen: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Liam Livingstone has the edge on the headline numbers: Liam Livingstone averages 63 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Marco Jansen's 57. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Liam Livingstone (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 63 fantasy pts per match. Marco Jansen (Punjab Kings) averages 57 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Liam Livingstone vs Marco Jansen — 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 | Liam Livingstone | Marco Jansen |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 63 | 57 |
| Best fantasy score | 211 | 204 |
| Runs | 453 | 295 |
| Strike rate | 141.1 | 99.3 |
| Fours | 32 | 31 |
| Sixes | 25 | 12 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 3 |
| Highest score | 69 | 85 |
| Wickets | 11 | 20 |
| Economy rate | 8.68 | 7.08 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 3 | 4 |
| Catches | 11 | 13 |
| Total dismissals | 13 | 15 |
| Statistic | Liam Livingstone | Marco Jansen |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 60 | 30 |
| Runs | 955 | 268 |
| Batting average | 25.13 | 17.87 |
| Strike rate | — | 153.1 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 2 |
| Wickets | 33 | 33 |
| Bowling average | 25.39 | 29.76 |
| Economy rate | 8.73 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Liam Livingstone has played 60 T20Is and Marco Jansen 30. Liam Livingstone has 955 runs at 25.1, against 268 at 17.9 (153.1) for Marco Jansen, so Liam Livingstone has scored more. Hundreds: Liam Livingstone 1, Marco Jansen 0. Fifties: 2 and 2. With the ball, Liam Livingstone has 33 wickets at an economy of 8.73 and Marco Jansen 33.
ODI. Liam Livingstone has played 39 ODIs and Marco Jansen 34. Liam Livingstone has 932 runs at 31.1 (strike rate 111.0), against 647 at 27.0 for Marco Jansen, so Liam Livingstone has scored more. Hundreds: Liam Livingstone 1, Marco Jansen 0. Fifties: 4 and 3. With the ball, Liam Livingstone has 25 wickets and Marco Jansen 52; Marco Jansen has more wickets.
Test. Liam Livingstone has played 1 Test and Marco Jansen 21. Liam Livingstone has 16 runs at 16.0 (strike rate 88.9), against 624 at 23.1 (54.5) for Marco Jansen, so Marco Jansen has scored more. Marco Jansen also bowls: 89 wickets at an economy of 3.31, while Liam Livingstone has not taken a Test wicket.
International numbers up to 4 March 2026.
Liam Livingstone vs Marco Jansen 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.
Liam Livingstone is a all-rounder for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 9.5 Cr this season. Over 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1266 fantasy points, averaging 63 pts per game with a best of 211 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 453 IPL runs at a strike rate of 141.1, and has claimed 11 IPL wickets with an economy of 8.68. He has won Man of the Match 2 times this season.
International career: Liam Livingstone has scored 955 T20I runs in 60 matches at an average of 25.13, with 1 century internationally. He has also taken 33 T20I wickets at an average of 25.39 with an economy of 8.73. In ODIs, he has 932 runs across 39 matches (avg 31.1).
Marco Jansen is a all-rounder for Punjab Kings, priced at 9 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1141 fantasy points, averaging 57 pts per game with a best of 204 pts. He has scored 295 IPL runs at a strike rate of 99.3, picking up 20 IPL wickets at an economy of 7.08.
International career: Marco Jansen has scored 647 ODI runs in 34 matches at an average of 26.96, with 3 half-centuries internationally. He has also taken 52 ODI wickets at an average of 33.79. He has taken 33 T20I wickets internationally.
Batting edge: Liam Livingstone 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: Marco Jansen 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, Liam Livingstone is the stronger pick right now with an average of 63 pts per game and a best score of 211 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, Liam Livingstone 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.
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