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Cooper Connolly vs Gus Atkinson — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Cooper Connolly or Gus Atkinson?

Gus Atkinson has the edge on the headline numbers: Gus Atkinson leads on T20I bowling (6 wickets). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Cooper Connolly (Punjab Kings) has 91 T20I runs at avg 10.1 in 14 matches. Gus Atkinson (England) has 10 T20I runs in 4 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Cooper Connolly
🦁 PBKS · 8.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Gus Atkinson
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENG · 8.5 cr
🏏
Cooper Connolly
🦁 Punjab Kings
BAT🌏 OS
8.5 cr
Credits
61
Avg Pts
195
Best FP
159.1
Pts/Cr
643
Total Runs
3
Total Wkts
🏏
Gus Atkinson
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
AR🌏 OS
8.5 cr
Credits
73
Avg Pts
238
Best FP
171.4
Pts/Cr
208
Total Runs
34
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 Gus Atkinson
12 higher avg pts · 238 best fantasy score
🏏 Cooper Connolly
VS
🏏 Gus Atkinson
T20I Career Overview
14Matches4
🏏 Batting
91Runs10
10.11Batting Avg—
122.97Strike Rate—
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries0
5Sixes 🔴0
47
Best Score
8*
🎳 Bowling
3Wickets6
77.00Bowling Avg0.00
9.24Economy Rate—
05-Wkt Hauls0
1/24
Best Figures
4/20
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Cooper Connolly vs Gus Atkinson — 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
StatisticCooper ConnollyGus Atkinson
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points6173
Best fantasy score195238
Runs643208
Strike rate127.352.1
Fours5724
Sixes341
Half-centuries (50+)31
Centuries (100+)10
Highest score10752
Wickets334
Economy rate5.284.53
Best spell (wkts)27
Catches610
Total dismissals811
International career — T20I
StatisticCooper ConnollyGus Atkinson
Matches144
Runs9110
Batting average10.11—
Strike rate123.0—
Wickets36
Bowling average77.000.00
Economy rate9.24—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Cooper Connolly has played 14 T20Is and Gus Atkinson 4. Cooper Connolly has 91 runs at 10.1 (strike rate 123.0), against 10 for Gus Atkinson, so Cooper Connolly has scored more. With the ball, Cooper Connolly has 3 wickets at an economy of 9.24 and Gus Atkinson 6; Gus Atkinson has more wickets.

ODI. Cooper Connolly has played 18 ODIs and Gus Atkinson 16. Cooper Connolly has 502 runs at 38.6, against 157 at 19.6 for Gus Atkinson, so Cooper Connolly has scored more. Hundreds: Cooper Connolly 1, Gus Atkinson 0. Fifties: 3 and 0. With the ball, Cooper Connolly has 9 wickets and Gus Atkinson 21; Gus Atkinson has more wickets.

Test. Cooper Connolly has played 1 Test and Gus Atkinson 21. Cooper Connolly has 4 runs at 4.0 (strike rate 66.7), against 587 at 19.6 for Gus Atkinson, so Gus Atkinson has scored more. Hundreds: Cooper Connolly 0, Gus Atkinson 1. Fifties: 0 and 0. Gus Atkinson also bowls: 83 wickets, while Cooper Connolly has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Cooper Connolly
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
🏏 Gus Atkinson
✓ More wickets
✓ Better economy rate
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Gus Atkinson
73 avg pts · 238 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Cooper Connolly
Captaining Gus Atkinson gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Cooper Connolly vs Gus Atkinson — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Cooper Connolly has scored 91 T20I runs in 14 matches at an average of 10.11. He has also taken 3 T20I wickets at an average of 77.00 with an economy of 9.24.

T20I career: He has also taken 6 T20I wickets.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Gus Atkinson is the stronger pick with an average of 73 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 — Cooper Connolly or Gus Atkinson?

Based on recent data, Gus Atkinson has the edge with a higher average of 73 fantasy points per game. Cooper Connolly leads in runs scored (643 runs). Overall Gus Atkinson is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Cooper Connolly vs Gus Atkinson — who is a better fantasy captain?

Gus Atkinson is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 73 pts per game with a best score of 238 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 — Cooper Connolly or Gus Atkinson?

Cooper Connolly has the superior batting strike rate this season (127.3), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Cooper Connolly and Gus Atkinson?

Cooper Connolly costs 8.5 Cr and Gus Atkinson costs 8.5 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 Cooper Connolly and Gus Atkinson won?

Cooper Connolly has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Gus Atkinson has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Cooper Connolly or Gus Atkinson in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Gus Atkinson is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions — if Punjab Kings 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, Cooper Connolly or Gus Atkinson?

Cooper Connolly has more T20I runs: Cooper Connolly has 91 in 14 matches (average 10.1) and Gus Atkinson has 10 in 4.

Who has more ODI runs, Cooper Connolly or Gus Atkinson?

Cooper Connolly has more ODI runs: Cooper Connolly has 502 in 18 matches (average 38.6) and Gus Atkinson has 157 in 16 (average 19.6).

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Cooper Connolly or Gus Atkinson?

Gus Atkinson has more ODI wickets: Cooper Connolly has 9 at an average of 27.7 and Gus Atkinson has 21 at 33.7.

Who has more Test runs, Cooper Connolly or Gus Atkinson?

Gus Atkinson has more Test runs: Cooper Connolly has 4 in 1 matches (average 4.0) and Gus Atkinson has 587 in 21 (average 19.6).
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