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Mitchell Marsh vs Travis Head — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Mitchell Marsh has the edge on the headline numbers: Mitchell Marsh averages 93 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Travis Head's 55. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Mitchell Marsh (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 93 fantasy pts per match. Travis Head (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 55 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Mitchell Marsh 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 | Mitchell Marsh | Travis Head |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 93 | 55 |
| Best fantasy score | 232 | 172 |
| Runs | 1022 | 655 |
| Strike rate | 160.7 | 120.0 |
| Fours | 98 | 85 |
| Sixes | 69 | 23 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 10 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 1 |
| Highest score | 111 | 112 |
| Wickets | 0 | 1 |
| Economy rate | 0.00 | 5.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 1 |
| Catches | 4 | 3 |
| Total dismissals | 4 | 3 |
| Statistic | Mitchell Marsh | Travis Head |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 88 | 53 |
| Runs | 2313 | 1335 |
| Batting average | 33.52 | 28.40 |
| Strike rate | — | 157.2 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 14 | 6 |
| Wickets | 17 | 1 |
| Bowling average | 22.76 | 56.00 |
| Economy rate | 7.74 | 9.33 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Mitchell Marsh has played 88 T20Is and Travis Head 53. Mitchell Marsh has 2,313 runs at 33.5, against 1,335 at 28.4 (157.2) for Travis Head, so Mitchell Marsh has scored more. Hundreds: Mitchell Marsh 1, Travis Head 0. Fifties: 14 and 6. With the ball, Mitchell Marsh has 17 wickets at an economy of 7.74 and Travis Head 1 at 9.33; Mitchell Marsh has more wickets.
ODI. Mitchell Marsh has played 105 ODIs and Travis Head 85. Mitchell Marsh has 3,395 runs at 38.1, against 3,273 at 43.6 for Travis Head, so Mitchell Marsh has scored more. Hundreds: Mitchell Marsh 4, Travis Head 8. Fifties: 24 and 18. With the ball, Mitchell Marsh has 57 wickets at an economy of 5.50 and Travis Head 28 at 5.76; Mitchell Marsh has more wickets.
Test. Mitchell Marsh has played 46 Tests and Travis Head 67. Mitchell Marsh has 2,083 runs at 28.5 (strike rate 56.3), against 4,653 at 43.1 (69.7) for Travis Head, so Travis Head has scored more. Hundreds: Mitchell Marsh 3, Travis Head 12. Fifties: 9 and 20. With the ball, Mitchell Marsh has 51 wickets at an economy of 3.55 and Travis Head 16 at 3.70; Mitchell Marsh has more wickets.
International numbers up to 22 August 2026.
Mitchell Marsh 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.
Mitchell Marsh is a specialist batter for Lucknow Super Giants, priced at 9.5 Cr this season. Over 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1855 fantasy points, averaging 93 pts per game with a best of 232 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 1022 IPL runs at a strike rate of 160.7. He has won Man of the Match 5 times this season.
International career: Mitchell Marsh has scored 3,395 ODI runs in 105 matches at an average of 38.15, with 4 centuries internationally. He has also taken 57 ODI wickets at an average of 35.28 with an economy of 5.50. In T20Is, he has 2,313 runs across 88 matches (avg 33.5).
Travis Head is a specialist batter for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 9 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1107 fantasy points, averaging 55 pts per game with a best of 172 pts. He has scored 655 IPL runs at a strike rate of 120, 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: Mitchell Marsh 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: Travis Head 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, Mitchell Marsh is the stronger pick right now with an average of 93 pts per game and a best score of 232 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, Mitchell Marsh 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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