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Ben Stokes vs Jos Buttler — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Ben Stokes (England) averages 0 fantasy pts per match. Jos Buttler (Gujarat Titans) averages 76 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Ben Stokes 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.
Ben Stokes is a all-rounder for England, priced at 10 Cr this season. No fantasy performance data recorded yet — see international career stats below.
International career: Ben Stokes has scored 7,216 TEST runs in 120 matches at an average of 34.86, with 14 centuries internationally. He has also taken 245 TEST wickets at an average of 31.24 with an economy of 3.34. In ODIs, he has 3,469 runs across 113 matches (avg 41.8).
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.
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.