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Matt Henry vs Travis Head — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Matt Henry (Chennai Super Kings) averages 79 fantasy pts per match. Travis Head (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 50 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Matt Henry 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 | Matt Henry | Travis Head |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 7 | 15 |
| Avg fantasy points | 79 | 50 |
| Best fantasy score | 436 | 143 |
| Runs | 13 | 410 |
| Strike rate | 26.0 | 170.1 |
| Fours | 2 | 46 |
| Sixes | 0 | 23 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 2 |
| Highest score | 6 | 76 |
| Wickets | 15 | 1 |
| Economy rate | 5.15 | 7.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 11 | 1 |
| Catches | 2 | 0 |
| Total dismissals | 2 | 0 |
| Statistic | Matt Henry | Travis Head |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 40 | 52 |
| Runs | 35 | 1335 |
| Batting average | 5.00 | 29.02 |
| Strike rate | 106.1 | 157.2 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 6 |
| Wickets | 50 | 1 |
| Bowling average | 23.18 | 56.00 |
| Economy rate | 8.53 | 9.33 |
Matt Henry 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.
Matt Henry is a specialist bowler for Chennai Super Kings, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 7 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 552 fantasy points, averaging 79 pts per game with a best of 436 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 13 IPL runs at a strike rate of 26, and has claimed 15 IPL wickets with an economy of 5.15.
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.
Travis Head is a specialist batter for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 9 Cr. Across 15 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 747 fantasy points, averaging 50 pts per game with a best of 143 pts. He has scored 410 IPL runs at a strike rate of 170.1, picking up 1 IPL wickets at an economy of 7.00.
International career: Travis Head has scored 2,948 ODI runs in 77 matches at an average of 42.72, with 7 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 4,592 runs across 65 matches (avg 43.7).
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: Matt Henry 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, Matt Henry is the stronger pick right now with an average of 79 pts per game and a best score of 436 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, Matt Henry 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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