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Marco Jansen vs Sai Sudharsan: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Sai Sudharsan has the edge on the headline numbers: Sai Sudharsan averages 81 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Marco Jansen's 57. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Marco Jansen (Punjab Kings) 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.
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Marco Jansen 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).
| Statistic | Marco Jansen | Sai Sudharsan |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 18 |
| Avg fantasy points | 57 | 81 |
| Best fantasy score | 204 | 184 |
| Runs | 295 | 803 |
| Strike rate | 99.3 | 143.1 |
| Fours | 31 | 88 |
| Sixes | 12 | 30 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 9 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 85 | 100 |
| Wickets | 20 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 7.08 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 4 | 0 |
| Catches | 13 | 8 |
| Total dismissals | 15 | 9 |
| Statistic | Marco Jansen | Sai Sudharsan |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 30 | 1 |
| Runs | 268 | 0 |
| Batting average | 17.87 | — |
| Strike rate | 153.1 | — |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 0 |
| Wickets | 33 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 29.76 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Marco Jansen has played 30 T20Is and Sai Sudharsan 1. Marco Jansen has 268 runs at 17.9 (strike rate 153.1), against 0 for Sai Sudharsan, so Marco Jansen has scored more. Marco Jansen also bowls: 33 wickets, while Sai Sudharsan has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Marco Jansen has played 34 ODIs and Sai Sudharsan 3. Marco Jansen has 647 runs at 27.0, against 127 for Sai Sudharsan, so Marco Jansen has scored more. Marco Jansen also bowls: 52 wickets, while Sai Sudharsan has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Marco Jansen has played 21 Tests and Sai Sudharsan 6. Marco Jansen has 624 runs at 23.1 (strike rate 54.5), against 302 for Sai Sudharsan, so Marco Jansen has scored more. Marco Jansen also bowls: 89 wickets at an economy of 3.31, while Sai Sudharsan has not taken a Test wicket.
International numbers up to 4 March 2026.
Marco Jansen vs Sai Sudharsan 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.
Marco Jansen is a all-rounder for Punjab Kings, priced at 9 Cr this season. Over 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1141 fantasy points, averaging 57 pts per game with a best of 204 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 295 IPL runs at a strike rate of 99.3, and has claimed 20 IPL wickets with 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.
Sai Sudharsan is a specialist batter for Gujarat Titans, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 18 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1458 fantasy points, averaging 81 pts per game with a best of 184 pts. He has scored 803 IPL runs at a strike rate of 143.1.
Batting edge: Sai Sudharsan 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, Sai Sudharsan is the stronger pick right now with an average of 81 pts per game and a best score of 184 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, Sai Sudharsan 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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