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Cooper Connolly vs Jamie Overton — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Cooper Connolly or Jamie Overton?

Cooper Connolly has the edge on the headline numbers: Cooper Connolly averages 61 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Jamie Overton's 56. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Cooper Connolly (Punjab Kings) averages 61 fantasy pts per match. Jamie Overton (Chennai Super Kings) averages 56 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.

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

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Cooper Connolly
🦁 PBKS · 8.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Jamie Overton
🦁 CSK · 9 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
🏏
Jamie Overton
🦁 Chennai Super Kings
BOWL🌏 OS🏅 1× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
56
Avg Pts
119
Best FP
160.7
Pts/Cr
150
Total Runs
22
Total Wkts
📊Showing IPL 2026 season stats
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 Cooper Connolly
5 higher avg pts · 195 best fantasy score
🏏 Cooper Connolly
VS
🏏 Jamie Overton
T20I Career Overview
14Matches27
🏏 Batting
91Runs88
10.11Batting Avg8.80
122.97Strike Rate104.76
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries0
5Sixes 🔴3
47
Best Score
19
🎳 Bowling
3Wickets31
77.00Bowling Avg17.23
9.24Economy Rate—
05-Wkt Hauls0
1/24
Best Figures
3/18
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Cooper Connolly vs Jamie Overton — 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 ConnollyJamie Overton
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points6156
Best fantasy score195119
Runs643150
Strike rate127.3142.9
Fours5713
Sixes346
Half-centuries (50+)30
Centuries (100+)10
Highest score10727
Wickets322
Economy rate5.287.48
Best spell (wkts)23
Catches612
Total dismissals812
International career — T20I
StatisticCooper ConnollyJamie Overton
Matches1427
Runs9188
Batting average10.118.80
Strike rate123.0104.8
Wickets331
Bowling average77.0017.23
Economy rate9.24—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Cooper Connolly has played 14 T20Is and Jamie Overton 27. Cooper Connolly has 91 runs at 10.1 (strike rate 123.0), against 88 at 8.8 (104.8) for Jamie Overton, so Cooper Connolly has scored more. With the ball, Cooper Connolly has 3 wickets at an economy of 9.24 and Jamie Overton 31; Jamie Overton has more wickets.

ODI. Cooper Connolly has played 18 ODIs and Jamie Overton 16. Cooper Connolly has 502 runs at 38.6, against 303 at 25.3 for Jamie Overton, so Cooper Connolly has scored more. Hundreds: Cooper Connolly 1, Jamie Overton 0. Fifties: 3 and 1. With the ball, Cooper Connolly has 9 wickets and Jamie Overton 17; Jamie Overton has more wickets.

Test. Cooper Connolly has played 1 Test and Jamie Overton 2. Cooper Connolly has 4 runs at 4.0 (strike rate 66.7), against 106 at 35.3 (67.5) for Jamie Overton, so Jamie Overton has scored more.

International numbers up to 21 June 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Cooper Connolly
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Better economy rate
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
🏏 Jamie Overton
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More wickets
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Cooper Connolly
61 avg pts · 195 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Jamie Overton
Captaining Cooper Connolly gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Cooper Connolly vs Jamie Overton — 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: Jamie Overton has scored 88 T20I runs in 27 matches at an average of 8.80. He has also taken 31 T20I wickets at an average of 17.23.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Cooper Connolly is the stronger pick with an average of 61 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 IPL 2026 stats — Cooper Connolly or Jamie Overton?

Based on IPL 2026 season data, Cooper Connolly has the edge with a higher average of 61 fantasy points per game. Cooper Connolly leads in runs scored (643 runs). Overall Cooper Connolly is the stronger fantasy pick IPL 2026.

Cooper Connolly vs Jamie Overton — who is a better fantasy captain?

Cooper Connolly is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 61 pts per game with a best score of 195 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 Jamie Overton?

Jamie Overton has the superior batting strike rate in IPL 2026 (142.9), 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 Jamie Overton?

Cooper Connolly costs 8.5 Cr and Jamie Overton costs 9 Cr in IPL 2026 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 Jamie Overton won?

In IPL 2026, Cooper Connolly has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Jamie Overton has won 1 MOTM award. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Cooper Connolly or Jamie Overton in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Cooper Connolly is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick IPL 2026. However, consider the match conditions — if Punjab Kings are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for Chennai Super Kings. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Cooper Connolly or Jamie Overton?

Cooper Connolly has more T20I runs: Cooper Connolly has 91 in 14 matches (average 10.1) and Jamie Overton has 88 in 27 (average 8.8).

Who has more ODI runs, Cooper Connolly or Jamie Overton?

Cooper Connolly has more ODI runs: Cooper Connolly has 502 in 18 matches (average 38.6) and Jamie Overton has 303 in 16 (average 25.3).

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Cooper Connolly or Jamie Overton?

Jamie Overton has more ODI wickets: Cooper Connolly has 9 at an average of 27.7 and Jamie Overton has 17 at 29.8.

Who has more Test runs, Cooper Connolly or Jamie Overton?

Jamie Overton has more Test runs: Cooper Connolly has 4 in 1 matches (average 4.0) and Jamie Overton has 106 in 2 (average 35.3).
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