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Sanju Samson vs Travis Head — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Sanju Samson (Chennai Super Kings) averages 71 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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Sanju Samson 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 | Sanju Samson | Travis Head |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 14 | 15 |
| Avg fantasy points | 71 | 50 |
| Best fantasy score | 228 | 143 |
| Runs | 477 | 410 |
| Strike rate | 165.6 | 170.1 |
| Fours | 53 | 46 |
| Sixes | 24 | 23 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 1 | 2 |
| Centuries (100+) | 2 | 0 |
| Highest score | 115 | 76 |
| Wickets | 0 | 1 |
| Economy rate | 0.00 | 7.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 1 |
| Catches | 3 | 0 |
| Total dismissals | 6 | 0 |
| Statistic | Sanju Samson | Travis Head |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 61 | 52 |
| Runs | 1399 | 1335 |
| Batting average | 29.15 | 29.02 |
| Strike rate | 157.0 | 157.2 |
| Centuries (100+) | 3 | 0 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 6 | 6 |
| Wickets | 0 | 1 |
| Bowling average | — | 56.00 |
| Economy rate | — | 9.33 |
Sanju Samson 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.
Sanju Samson is a wicket-keeper batter for Chennai Super Kings, priced at 9.5 Cr this season. Over 14 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 999 fantasy points, averaging 71 pts per game with a best of 228 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 477 IPL runs at a strike rate of 165.6. He has won Man of the Match 3 times this season.
International career: Sanju Samson has scored 1,399 T20I runs in 61 matches at an average of 29.15, with 3 centuries internationally. In ODIs, he has 510 runs across 16 matches (avg 56.7).
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: Sanju Samson 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, Sanju Samson is the stronger pick right now with an average of 71 pts per game and a best score of 228 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, Sanju Samson 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.
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