Angelo Mathews vs Joe Root — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Angelo Mathews vs Joe Root 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.

Angelo Mathews is a all-rounder for Sri Lanka, priced at 9 Cr this season. No IPL 2026 performance data recorded yet — see international career stats below.

International career: Angelo Mathews has scored 5,646 ODI runs in 216 matches at an average of 40.91, with 3 centuries internationally. He has also taken 120 ODI wickets at an average of 33.09 with an economy of 4.65. In TESTs, he has 8,073 runs across 118 matches (avg 43.6).

Joe Root is a specialist batter for England, priced at 10 Cr. No IPL 2026 performance data recorded yet — see international career stats below.

International career: Joe Root has scored 7,329 ODI runs in 183 matches at an average of 49.19, with 19 centuries internationally. He has also taken 29 ODI wickets at an average of 57.86 with an economy of 5.91. In TESTs, he has 13,943 runs across 163 matches (avg 50.9).

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Angelo Mathews is the stronger pick right now with an average of 0 pts per game and a best score of 0 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, Angelo Mathews 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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