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Devdutt Padikkal vs Jamie Overton: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison

Who is better, Devdutt Padikkal or Jamie Overton?

Devdutt Padikkal has the edge on the headline numbers: Devdutt Padikkal averages 79 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Jamie Overton's 64. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Devdutt Padikkal (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 79 fantasy pts per match. Jamie Overton (Chennai Super Kings) averages 64 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
🏏
Devdutt Padikkal
🔴 RCB · 8.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Jamie Overton
🦁 CSK · 8.5 cr
🏏
Devdutt Padikkal
🔴 Royal Challengers Bengaluru
BAT
8.5 cr
Credits
79
Avg Pts
288
Best FP
167.9
Pts/Cr
792
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🏏
Jamie Overton
🦁 Chennai Super Kings
BOWL🌏 OS🏅 1× MOTM
8.5 cr
Credits
64
Avg Pts
135
Best FP
195.9
Pts/Cr
139
Total Runs
26
Total Wkts
📊Showing IPL 2026 season stats
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Devdutt Padikkal
15 higher avg pts · 288 best fantasy score
🏏 Devdutt Padikkal
VS
🏏 Jamie Overton
T20I Career Overview
2Matches27
🏏 Batting
38Runs88
19.00Batting Avg8.80
100.00Strike Rate104.76
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries0
1Sixes 🔴3
29
Best Score
19
🎳 Bowling
0Wickets31
—Bowling Avg17.23
05-Wkt Hauls0
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Best Figures
3/18
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Devdutt Padikkal 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
StatisticDevdutt PadikkalJamie Overton
Matches1820
Avg fantasy points7964
Best fantasy score288135
Runs792139
Strike rate102.5124.1
Fours8211
Sixes255
Half-centuries (50+)30
Centuries (100+)20
Highest score21127
Wickets026
Economy rate5.006.60
Best spell (wkts)03
Catches1516
Total dismissals1616
International career · T20I
StatisticDevdutt PadikkalJamie Overton
Matches227
Runs3888
Batting average19.008.80
Strike rate100.0104.8
Wickets031
Bowling average—17.23

📋 Format by format

T20I. Devdutt Padikkal has played 2 T20Is and Jamie Overton 27. Devdutt Padikkal has 38 runs at 19.0 (strike rate 100.0), against 88 at 8.8 (104.8) for Jamie Overton, so Jamie Overton has scored more. Jamie Overton also bowls: 31 wickets, while Devdutt Padikkal has not taken a T20I wicket.

Test. Devdutt Padikkal has played 4 Tests and Jamie Overton 2. Devdutt Padikkal has 418 runs at 69.7 (strike rate 60.1), against 106 at 35.3 (67.5) for Jamie Overton, so Devdutt Padikkal has scored more. Hundreds: Devdutt Padikkal 2, Jamie Overton 0. Fifties: 1 and 1.

International numbers up to 23 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Devdutt Padikkal
✓ 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: 🏏 Devdutt Padikkal
79 avg pts · 288 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Jamie Overton
Captaining Devdutt Padikkal gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Devdutt Padikkal vs Jamie Overton · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Devdutt Padikkal has scored 38 T20I runs in 2 matches at an average of 19.00.

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, Devdutt Padikkal 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 IPL 2026 stats, Devdutt Padikkal or Jamie Overton?

Based on IPL 2026 season data, Devdutt Padikkal has the edge with a higher average of 79 fantasy points per game. Devdutt Padikkal leads in runs scored (792 runs). Overall Devdutt Padikkal is the stronger fantasy pick IPL 2026.

Devdutt Padikkal vs Jamie Overton: who is a better fantasy captain?

Devdutt Padikkal is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 79 pts per game with a best score of 288 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, Devdutt Padikkal or Jamie Overton?

Jamie Overton has the superior batting strike rate in IPL 2026 (124.1), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Devdutt Padikkal and Jamie Overton?

Devdutt Padikkal costs 8.5 Cr and Jamie Overton costs 8.5 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 Devdutt Padikkal and Jamie Overton won?

In IPL 2026, Devdutt Padikkal 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 Devdutt Padikkal or Jamie Overton in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Devdutt Padikkal is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick IPL 2026. However, consider the match conditions: if Royal Challengers Bengaluru 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, Devdutt Padikkal or Jamie Overton?

Jamie Overton has more T20I runs: Devdutt Padikkal has 38 in 2 matches (average 19.0) and Jamie Overton has 88 in 27 (average 8.8).

Who has more Test runs, Devdutt Padikkal or Jamie Overton?

Devdutt Padikkal has more Test runs: Devdutt Padikkal has 418 in 4 matches (average 69.7) and Jamie Overton has 106 in 2 (average 35.3).
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