Rajat Patidar vs Josh Hazlewood — IPL 2026

Rajat Patidar vs Josh Hazlewood is one of the most searched IPL 2026 fantasy comparisons. Both players bring different strengths to your XI, and the right choice can be the difference between topping the leaderboard or missing out.

Rajat Patidar is a specialist batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 9.5 Cr this season. Over 12 matches he has scored a total of 706 fantasy points, averaging 59 pts per game with a best of 128 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 337 runs at a strike rate of 192.6.

Josh Hazlewood is a specialist bowler for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 9 matches he has earned 426 fantasy points, averaging 47 pts per game with a best of 156 pts., picking up 11 wickets at an economy of 9.21. He has won 2 MOTM awards this season.

Batting edge: Rajat Patidar 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: Josh Hazlewood has been the more impactful bowler IPL 2026, and becomes especially valuable in conditions that offer pace or spin movement.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Rajat Patidar is the stronger pick right now with an average of 59 pts per game and a best score of 128 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, Rajat Patidar 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.