Akeal Hosein is a specialist bowler from West Indies playing for Chennai Super Kings. IPL 2026 fantasy price: 7.5 Cr on CricketDream.
🏏PLAYER DETAILS
🌍INTERNATIONAL CAREER
In T20Is, Akeal Hosein has scored 307 runs across 98 matches at an average of 14.62 (SR 114.55). Best score: 44*. With the ball: 92 T20I wickets at an average of 26.95 and economy of 7.46, with best figures of 5/11. In ODIs, Akeal Hosein has scored 309 runs across 40 matches at an average of 14.71 (SR 78.03). Best score: 60. With the ball: 64 ODI wickets at an average of 27.77 and economy of 4.81, with best figures of 4/39.
| Format | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | Wkts | Bowl Avg | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 98 | 307 | 14.62 | 114.55 | 0 | 0 | 92 | 26.95 | 7.46 |
| ODI | 40 | 309 | 14.71 | 78.03 | 0 | 1 | 64 | 27.77 | 4.81 |
| M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98 | 37 | 16 | 307 | 44* | 14.62 | 114.55 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 17 |
| Inn | Wkts | Runs | Avg | Eco | SR | BBI | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94 | 92 | 2479 | 26.95 | 7.46 | 21.7 | 5/11 | 1 |
📋PLAYER OVERVIEW
Akeal Hosein is a overseas specialist bowler representing Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026, priced at 7.5 Cr on CricketDream.
Across 10 matches this IPL season, Akeal Hosein has scored 393 fantasy points: 39 a game, at 52.4 points per credit. The median specialist bowler in the pool returns 42 a game, so Akeal Hosein is 7% below the position across 293 comparable players.
📊RECENT FORM (LAST 5 MATCHES)
| Match | Overs | Wkts | Catches | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IND v WI9 Oct 2026 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | -6 |
| IND v WI6 Oct 2026 | 4.0 | 1 | 1 | 65 |
| WI v SL15 Jun 2026 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 39 |
| WI v SL14 Jun 2026 | 2.0 | 0 | 1 | 46 |
| WI v SL12 Jun 2026 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Over the last 5 games, Akeal Hosein is averaging 30 fantasy points, against 39 for the season. Most recently against IND: -6. Best of the run was 65 against IND.
👥ON CRICKETDREAM
Across Akeal Hosein's last 12 fixtures, 30% of CricketDream teams started Akeal Hosein and 2% handed over the captaincy, while Akeal Hosein averaged 38 fantasy points in those games.
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Next up: IND v WI, Sun, 11 Oct 2026 (West Indies in India 2026/27). Pick Akeal Hosein in a Fantasy XI.
🎯FANTASY VERDICT
⚖️ 39 a game at 7.5 Cr, 52.4 points per credit. The median specialist bowler returns 42 a game. Roughly what the position returns, so a fill rather than a differential.
CREDIT VALUE
❓FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Which IPL team does Akeal Hosein play for in 2026?▾
Akeal Hosein is a bowler for Chennai Super Kings.
What are Akeal Hosein's fantasy stats in IPL 2026?▾
Akeal Hosein has 393 fantasy points from 10 matches, an average of 39 per game, or 52.4 points per credit at 7.5 Cr.
Is Akeal Hosein a good captain pick?▾
Akeal Hosein averages 39 points a game, which makes a solid vice-captain. As captain, it depends on conditions and the opposition.
What are Akeal Hosein's international cricket career stats?▾
Akeal Hosein has international career data across T20I, ODI. Akeal Hosein's best batting format is ODI: 309 runs in 40 matches with a batting average of 14.71.
How many T20I runs has Akeal Hosein scored in international cricket?▾
Akeal Hosein has scored 307 runs in 98 T20I matches, averaging 14.62 at a strike rate of 114.55. Highest score: 44*.
How many T20I wickets does Akeal Hosein have?▾
Akeal Hosein has taken 92 wickets in T20I cricket in 98 matches with a bowling average of 26.95 and an economy rate of 7.46. Best bowling: 5/11 with 1 five-wicket haul.
How many ODI runs has Akeal Hosein scored in international cricket?▾
Akeal Hosein has scored 309 runs in 40 ODI matches, averaging 14.71 at a strike rate of 78.03. Highest score: 60.
How many ODI wickets does Akeal Hosein have?▾
Akeal Hosein has taken 64 wickets in ODI cricket in 40 matches with a bowling average of 27.77 and an economy rate of 4.81. Best bowling: 4/39.
How does Akeal Hosein's IPL performance compare with the international career?▾
In IPL 2026, Akeal Hosein averages 39 fantasy points per match. Internationally, the best batting average is 14.71 in ODIs.
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