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Cooper Connolly vs Josh Tongue — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Cooper Connolly or Josh Tongue?

Josh Tongue has the edge on the headline numbers: Josh Tongue leads on T20I bowling (8 wickets, avg 20.4). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Cooper Connolly (Punjab Kings) has 91 T20I runs at avg 10.1 in 14 matches. Josh Tongue (England) has 0 T20I runs in 5 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
🏏
Josh Tongue
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 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
🏏
Josh Tongue
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
BOWL🌏 OS🏅 1× MOTM
8.5 cr
Credits
66
Avg Pts
269
Best FP
216.5
Pts/Cr
75
Total Runs
36
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 Josh Tongue
5 higher avg pts · 269 best fantasy score · 1× MOTM
🏏 Cooper Connolly
VS
🏏 Josh Tongue
T20I Career Overview
14Matches5
🏏 Batting
91Runs0
10.11Batting Avg—
122.97Strike Rate—
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries0
5Sixes 🔴0
47
Best Score
—
🎳 Bowling
3Wickets8
77.00Bowling Avg20.38
9.24Economy Rate10.19
05-Wkt Hauls0
1/24
Best Figures
4/28
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Cooper Connolly vs Josh Tongue — 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 ConnollyJosh Tongue
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points6166
Best fantasy score195269
Runs64375
Strike rate127.372.8
Fours5712
Sixes340
Half-centuries (50+)30
Centuries (100+)10
Highest score10742
Wickets336
Economy rate5.286.51
Best spell (wkts)28
Catches62
Total dismissals82
International career — T20I
StatisticCooper ConnollyJosh Tongue
Matches145
Runs910
Batting average10.11—
Strike rate123.0—
Wickets38
Bowling average77.0020.38
Economy rate9.2410.19

📋 Format by format

T20I. Cooper Connolly has played 14 T20Is and Josh Tongue 5. Cooper Connolly has 91 runs at 10.1 (strike rate 123.0), against 0 for Josh Tongue, so Cooper Connolly has scored more. With the ball, Cooper Connolly has 3 wickets at an economy of 9.24 and Josh Tongue 8 at 10.19; Josh Tongue has more wickets while Cooper Connolly is more economical.

ODI. Cooper Connolly has played 18 ODIs and Josh Tongue 4. Cooper Connolly has 502 runs at 38.6, against 1 at 1.0 (50.0) for Josh Tongue, so Cooper Connolly has scored more. Hundreds: Cooper Connolly 1, Josh Tongue 0. Fifties: 3 and 0. With the ball, Cooper Connolly has 9 wickets and Josh Tongue 2 at 6.20; Cooper Connolly has more wickets.

Test. Cooper Connolly has played 1 Test and Josh Tongue 15. Cooper Connolly has 4 runs at 4.0 (strike rate 66.7), against 133 at 7.8 (46.8) for Josh Tongue, so Josh Tongue has scored more. Josh Tongue also bowls: 76 wickets, while Cooper Connolly has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 27 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Cooper Connolly
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Better economy rate
🏏 Josh Tongue
✓ More wickets
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Josh Tongue
66 avg pts · 269 best · 1 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Cooper Connolly
Captaining Josh Tongue gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Cooper Connolly vs Josh Tongue — 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 8 T20I wickets at an average of 20.38 with an economy of 10.19.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Josh Tongue is the stronger pick with an average of 66 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 Josh Tongue?

Based on recent data, Josh Tongue has the edge with a higher average of 66 fantasy points per game. Cooper Connolly leads in runs scored (643 runs). Overall Josh Tongue is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Cooper Connolly vs Josh Tongue — who is a better fantasy captain?

Josh Tongue is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 66 pts per game with a best score of 269 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 Josh Tongue?

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 Josh Tongue?

Cooper Connolly costs 8.5 Cr and Josh Tongue 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 Josh Tongue won?

Cooper Connolly has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Josh Tongue has won 1 MOTM award. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Cooper Connolly or Josh Tongue in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Josh Tongue 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 Josh Tongue?

Cooper Connolly has more T20I runs: Cooper Connolly has 91 in 14 matches (average 10.1) and Josh Tongue has 0 in 5.

Who has more ODI runs, Cooper Connolly or Josh Tongue?

Cooper Connolly has more ODI runs: Cooper Connolly has 502 in 18 matches (average 38.6) and Josh Tongue has 1 in 4 (average 1.0).

Who has more Test runs, Cooper Connolly or Josh Tongue?

Josh Tongue has more Test runs: Cooper Connolly has 4 in 1 matches (average 4.0) and Josh Tongue has 133 in 15 (average 7.8).
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