Afy Fletcher vs Jos Buttler — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Afy Fletcher vs Jos Buttler 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.

Afy Fletcher is a specialist bowler for West Indies Women, priced at 7.5 Cr this season. Over 4 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 229 fantasy points, averaging 57 pts per game with a best of 108 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 36 IPL runs at a strike rate of 92.3, and has claimed 6 IPL wickets with an economy of 6.68.

International career: Afy Fletcher has scored 1,196 T20I runs in 157 matches at an average of 15.33, with 6 half-centuries internationally. He has also taken 98 T20I wickets at an average of 19.99 with an economy of 6.23. In ODIs, he has 699 runs across 87 matches (avg 12.1).

Jos Buttler is a wicket-keeper batter for Gujarat Titans, priced at 10 Cr. Across 15 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1142 fantasy points, averaging 76 pts per game with a best of 130 pts. He has scored 498 IPL runs at a strike rate of 159.1.

International career: Jos Buttler has scored 5,473 ODI runs in 194 matches at an average of 39.66, with 11 centuries internationally. In T20Is, he has 3,999 runs across 152 matches (avg 34.2).

Batting edge: Jos Buttler 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: Afy Fletcher 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, Jos Buttler is the stronger pick right now with an average of 76 pts per game and a best score of 130 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, Jos Buttler 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.