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Marco Jansen vs Travis Head: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Marco Jansen has the edge on the headline numbers: Marco Jansen averages 57 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Travis Head's 53. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Marco Jansen (Punjab Kings) averages 57 fantasy pts per match. Travis Head (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 53 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Marco Jansen 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).
| Statistic | Marco Jansen | Travis Head |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 57 | 53 |
| Best fantasy score | 204 | 172 |
| Runs | 295 | 618 |
| Strike rate | 99.3 | 118.8 |
| Fours | 31 | 83 |
| Sixes | 12 | 21 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 85 | 112 |
| Wickets | 20 | 1 |
| Economy rate | 7.08 | 5.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 4 | 1 |
| Catches | 13 | 4 |
| Total dismissals | 15 | 4 |
| Statistic | Marco Jansen | Travis Head |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 30 | 53 |
| Runs | 268 | 1335 |
| Batting average | 17.87 | 28.40 |
| Strike rate | 153.1 | 157.2 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 6 |
| Wickets | 33 | 1 |
| Bowling average | 29.76 | 56.00 |
| Economy rate | — | 9.33 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Marco Jansen has played 30 T20Is and Travis Head 53. Marco Jansen has 268 runs at 17.9 (strike rate 153.1), against 1,335 at 28.4 (157.2) for Travis Head, so Travis Head has scored more. With the ball, Marco Jansen has 33 wickets and Travis Head 1 at 9.33; Marco Jansen has more wickets.
ODI. Marco Jansen has played 34 ODIs and Travis Head 85. Marco Jansen has 647 runs at 27.0, against 3,273 at 43.6 for Travis Head, so Travis Head has scored more. Hundreds: Marco Jansen 0, Travis Head 8. Fifties: 3 and 18. With the ball, Marco Jansen has 52 wickets and Travis Head 28 at 5.76; Marco Jansen has more wickets.
Test. Marco Jansen has played 21 Tests and Travis Head 67. Marco Jansen has 624 runs at 23.1 (strike rate 54.5), against 4,653 at 43.1 (69.7) for Travis Head, so Travis Head has scored more. Hundreds: Marco Jansen 0, Travis Head 12. Fifties: 4 and 20. With the ball, Marco Jansen has 89 wickets at an economy of 3.31 and Travis Head 16 at 3.70; Marco Jansen has more wickets.
International numbers up to 22 August 2026.
Marco Jansen vs Travis Head 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.
Travis Head is a specialist batter for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 9 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1068 fantasy points, averaging 53 pts per game with a best of 172 pts. He has scored 618 IPL runs at a strike rate of 118.8, picking up 1 IPL wickets at an economy of 5.00. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.
International career: Travis Head has scored 3,273 ODI runs in 85 matches at an average of 43.64, with 8 centuries internationally. He has also taken 28 ODI wickets at an average of 40.61 with an economy of 5.76. In TESTs, he has 4,653 runs across 67 matches (avg 43.1).
Batting edge: Travis Head 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, Marco Jansen is the stronger pick right now with an average of 57 pts per game and a best score of 204 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, Marco Jansen 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.
Stats are updated after every IPL 2026 match. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool or check the Fantasy Leaderboard to see how top managers are building their teams.
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