Marcus Stoinis vs Matt Henry — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Marcus Stoinis vs Matt Henry 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.

Marcus Stoinis is a all-rounder for Punjab Kings, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 12 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 465 fantasy points, averaging 39 pts per game with a best of 121 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 216 IPL runs at a strike rate of 180, and has claimed 2 IPL wickets with an economy of 12.56.

International career: Marcus Stoinis has scored 1,388 T20I runs in 85 matches at an average of 31.55, with 6 half-centuries internationally. He has also taken 52 T20I wickets at an average of 24.85 with an economy of 8.80. In ODIs, he has 1,489 runs across 69 matches (avg 27.1).

Matt Henry is a specialist bowler for Chennai Super Kings, priced at 8 Cr. Across 3 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 49 fantasy points, averaging 16 pts per game with a best of 48 pts. He has scored 7 IPL runs at a strike rate of 70, picking up 2 IPL wickets at an economy of 13.00.

International career: Matt Henry has scored 270 ODI runs in 93 matches at an average of 10.38 internationally. He has also taken 171 ODI wickets at an average of 24.75 with an economy of 5.22. He has taken 50 T20I wickets internationally.

Batting edge: Marcus Stoinis 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.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Marcus Stoinis is the stronger pick right now with an average of 39 pts per game and a best score of 121 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, Marcus Stoinis 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.