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Devdutt Padikkal vs Will Jacks: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better — Devdutt Padikkal or Will Jacks?

Will Jacks has the edge on the headline numbers: Will Jacks leads on T20I batting (684 runs, avg 22.1). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Devdutt Padikkal (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) has 38 T20I runs at avg 19.0 in 2 matches. Will Jacks (England) has 684 T20I runs at avg 22.1 in 48 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Devdutt Padikkal
🔴 RCB · 8.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Will Jacks
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENG · 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
🏏
Will Jacks
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
BAT🌏 OS🏅 2× MOTM
8.5 cr
Credits
69
Avg Pts
230
Best FP
222.9
Pts/Cr
545
Total Runs
12
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 Devdutt Padikkal
10 higher avg pts · 288 best fantasy score
🏏 Devdutt Padikkal
VS
🏏 Will Jacks
T20I Career Overview
2Matches48
🏏 Batting
38Runs684
19.00Batting Avg22.06
100.00Strike Rate—
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries1
1Sixes 🔴32
29
Best Score
53*
🎳 Bowling
0Wickets22
—Bowling Avg22.64
05-Wkt Hauls0
—
Best Figures
3/14
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Devdutt Padikkal vs Will Jacks — 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 PadikkalWill Jacks
Matches1820
Avg fantasy points7969
Best fantasy score288230
Runs792545
Strike rate102.5126.5
Fours8244
Sixes2525
Half-centuries (50+)35
Centuries (100+)20
Highest score21166
Wickets012
Economy rate5.006.49
Best spell (wkts)05
Catches1512
Total dismissals1613
International career — T20I
StatisticDevdutt PadikkalWill Jacks
Matches248
Runs38684
Batting average19.0022.06
Strike rate100.0—
Half-centuries (50+)01
Wickets022
Bowling average—22.64

📋 Format by format

T20I. Devdutt Padikkal has played 2 T20Is and Will Jacks 48. Devdutt Padikkal has 38 runs at 19.0 (strike rate 100.0), against 684 at 22.1 for Will Jacks, so Will Jacks has scored more. Will Jacks also bowls: 22 wickets, while Devdutt Padikkal has not taken a T20I wicket.

Test. Devdutt Padikkal has played 4 Tests and Will Jacks 6. Devdutt Padikkal has 418 runs at 69.7 (strike rate 60.1), against 234 at 21.3 (51.7) for Will Jacks, so Devdutt Padikkal has scored more. Hundreds: Devdutt Padikkal 2, Will Jacks 0. Fifties: 1 and 0. Will Jacks also bowls: 12 wickets at an economy of 4.61, while Devdutt Padikkal has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 23 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Devdutt Padikkal
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Better economy rate
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
🏏 Will Jacks
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More wickets
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Devdutt Padikkal
79 avg pts · 288 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Will Jacks
Captaining Devdutt Padikkal gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Devdutt Padikkal vs Will Jacks — 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: Will Jacks has scored 684 T20I runs in 48 matches at an average of 22.06, with 1 half-century. He has also taken 22 T20I wickets at an average of 22.64.

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 fantasy stats — Devdutt Padikkal or Will Jacks?

Based on recent 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 this season.

Devdutt Padikkal vs Will Jacks — 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 Will Jacks?

Will Jacks has the superior batting strike rate this season (126.5), 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 Will Jacks?

Devdutt Padikkal costs 8.5 Cr and Will Jacks 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 Devdutt Padikkal and Will Jacks won?

Devdutt Padikkal has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Will Jacks has won 2 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Devdutt Padikkal or Will Jacks in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Devdutt Padikkal is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions — if Royal Challengers Bengaluru 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, Devdutt Padikkal or Will Jacks?

Will Jacks has more T20I runs: Devdutt Padikkal has 38 in 2 matches (average 19.0) and Will Jacks has 684 in 48 (average 22.1).

Who has more Test runs, Devdutt Padikkal or Will Jacks?

Devdutt Padikkal has more Test runs: Devdutt Padikkal has 418 in 4 matches (average 69.7) and Will Jacks has 234 in 6 (average 21.3).
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