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Angelo Mathews vs Sam Curran — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Angelo Mathews or Sam Curran?

Angelo Mathews has the edge on the headline numbers: Angelo Mathews leads on T20I batting (1,416 runs, avg 27.8). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Angelo Mathews (Sri Lanka) has 1,416 T20I runs at avg 27.8 in 90 matches. Sam Curran (England) has 744 T20I runs at avg 21.3 in 80 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
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Angelo Mathews
🇱🇰 SL · 9 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Sam Curran
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENG · 10.5 cr
🏏
Angelo Mathews
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
AR🌏 OS
9 cr
Credits
36
Avg Pts
91
Best FP
31.9
Pts/Cr
184
Total Runs
1
Total Wkts
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Sam Curran
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
AR🌏 OS
10.5 cr
Credits
79
Avg Pts
171
Best FP
134.8
Pts/Cr
463
Total Runs
19
Total Wkts
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Sam Curran
43 higher avg pts · 171 best fantasy score
🏏 Angelo Mathews
VS
🏏 Sam Curran
T20I Career Overview
90Matches80
🏏 Batting
1416Runs744
27.76Batting Avg21.26
120.51Strike Rate129.84
0Centuries0
6Half-Centuries2
50Sixes 🔴32
81*
Best Score
58
🎳 Bowling
45Wickets73
30.87Bowling Avg26.90
7.13Economy Rate—
05-Wkt Hauls0
3/16
Best Figures
5/10
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Angelo Mathews vs Sam Curran — 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).

IPL season stats
StatisticAngelo MathewsSam Curran
Matches818
Avg fantasy points3679
Best fantasy score91171
Runs184463
Strike rate119.5110.0
Fours1538
Sixes413
Half-centuries (50+)02
Centuries (100+)01
Highest score45111
Wickets119
Economy rate8.737.55
Best spell (wkts)14
Catches07
Total dismissals08
International career — T20I
StatisticAngelo MathewsSam Curran
Matches9080
Runs1416744
Batting average27.7621.26
Strike rate120.5129.8
Half-centuries (50+)62
Wickets4573
Bowling average30.8726.90
Economy rate7.13—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Angelo Mathews has played 90 T20Is and Sam Curran 80. Angelo Mathews has 1,416 runs at 27.8 (strike rate 120.5), against 744 at 21.3 (129.8) for Sam Curran, so Angelo Mathews has scored more. With the ball, Angelo Mathews has 45 wickets at an economy of 7.13 and Sam Curran 73; Sam Curran has more wickets.

ODI. Angelo Mathews has played 226 ODIs and Sam Curran 44. Angelo Mathews has 5,916 runs at 40.2 (strike rate 82.9), against 668 at 22.3 (90.9) for Sam Curran, so Angelo Mathews has scored more. Hundreds: Angelo Mathews 3, Sam Curran 0. Fifties: 40 and 2. With the ball, Angelo Mathews has 126 wickets at an economy of 4.63 and Sam Curran 43 at 6.08; Angelo Mathews has more wickets.

Test. Angelo Mathews has played 119 Tests and Sam Curran 24. Angelo Mathews has 8,214 runs at 44.4 (strike rate 49.1), against 815 at 24.7 (64.1) for Sam Curran, so Angelo Mathews has scored more. Hundreds: Angelo Mathews 16, Sam Curran 0. Fifties: 45 and 3. With the ball, Angelo Mathews has 33 wickets at an economy of 2.71 and Sam Curran 47 at 3.24; Sam Curran has more wickets while Angelo Mathews is more economical.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Angelo Mathews
✓ Higher strike rate
🏏 Sam Curran
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ More wickets
✓ Better economy rate
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Sam Curran
79 avg pts · 171 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Angelo Mathews
Captaining Sam Curran gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Angelo Mathews vs Sam Curran — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Angelo Mathews has scored 1,416 T20I runs in 90 matches at an average of 27.76, with 6 half-centuries. He has also taken 45 T20I wickets at an average of 30.87 with an economy of 7.13.

T20I career: Sam Curran has scored 744 T20I runs in 80 matches at an average of 21.26, with 2 half-centuries. He has also taken 73 T20I wickets at an average of 26.90.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Sam Curran is the stronger pick with an average of 79 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.

Stats are sourced from international career records. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who has better fantasy stats — Angelo Mathews or Sam Curran?

Based on recent data, Sam Curran has the edge with a higher average of 79 fantasy points per game. Sam Curran leads in runs scored (463 runs). Overall Sam Curran is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Angelo Mathews vs Sam Curran — who is a better fantasy captain?

Sam Curran is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 79 pts per game with a best score of 171 pts. As captain you earn 2× points, so choosing the player in better form is crucial. Always check the toss and playing XI before finalising your captain.

Who has a better strike rate — Angelo Mathews or Sam Curran?

Angelo Mathews has the superior batting strike rate this season (119.5), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Angelo Mathews and Sam Curran?

Angelo Mathews costs 9 Cr and Sam Curran costs 10.5 Cr in current fantasy. The player with lower credits who delivers similar points gives you better value, freeing up budget for other expensive picks.

How many MOTM awards have Angelo Mathews and Sam Curran won?

Angelo Mathews has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Sam Curran has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Angelo Mathews or Sam Curran in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Sam Curran is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions — if Sri Lanka are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for England. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Angelo Mathews or Sam Curran?

Angelo Mathews has more T20I runs: Angelo Mathews has 1,416 in 90 matches (average 27.8) and Sam Curran has 744 in 80 (average 21.3).

Who has the better T20I strike rate?

Sam Curran scores faster in T20Is: Angelo Mathews strikes at 120.5 and Sam Curran at 129.8.

Who has taken more T20I wickets, Angelo Mathews or Sam Curran?

Sam Curran has more T20I wickets: Angelo Mathews has 45 at an average of 30.9 and Sam Curran has 73 at 26.9.

Who has more ODI runs, Angelo Mathews or Sam Curran?

Angelo Mathews has more ODI runs: Angelo Mathews has 5,916 in 226 matches (average 40.2) and Sam Curran has 668 in 44 (average 22.3).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Sam Curran scores faster in ODIs: Angelo Mathews strikes at 82.9 and Sam Curran at 90.9.

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Angelo Mathews or Sam Curran?

Angelo Mathews has more ODI wickets: Angelo Mathews has 126 at an average of 32.6 and Sam Curran has 43 at 39.0.
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