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Dhruv Jurel vs Jamie Overton: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Dhruv Jurel has the edge on the headline numbers: Dhruv Jurel averages 78 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Jamie Overton's 64. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Dhruv Jurel (Rajasthan Royals) averages 78 fantasy pts per match. Jamie Overton (Chennai Super Kings) averages 64 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Dhruv Jurel 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).
| Statistic | Dhruv Jurel | Jamie Overton |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 19 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 78 | 64 |
| Best fantasy score | 217 | 135 |
| Runs | 707 | 139 |
| Strike rate | 115.3 | 124.1 |
| Fours | 65 | 11 |
| Sixes | 27 | 5 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 7 | 0 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Highest score | 115 | 27 |
| Wickets | 0 | 26 |
| Economy rate | 1.00 | 6.60 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 3 |
| Catches | 26 | 16 |
| Total dismissals | 32 | 16 |
| Statistic | Dhruv Jurel | Jamie Overton |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 4 | 27 |
| Runs | 12 | 88 |
| Batting average | 4.00 | 8.80 |
| Strike rate | 52.2 | 104.8 |
| Wickets | 0 | 31 |
| Bowling average | — | 17.23 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Dhruv Jurel has played 4 T20Is and Jamie Overton 27. Dhruv Jurel has 12 runs at 4.0 (strike rate 52.2), against 88 at 8.8 (104.8) for Jamie Overton, so Jamie Overton has scored more. Jamie Overton also bowls: 31 wickets, while Dhruv Jurel has not taken a T20I wicket.
Test. Dhruv Jurel has played 11 Tests and Jamie Overton 2. Dhruv Jurel has 632 runs at 42.1 (strike rate 58.4), against 106 at 35.3 (67.5) for Jamie Overton, so Dhruv Jurel has scored more. Hundreds: Dhruv Jurel 2, Jamie Overton 0. Fifties: 2 and 1.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
Dhruv Jurel vs Jamie Overton is one of the most searched cricket comparisons, combining international career stats with IPL fantasy data. Both players bring different strengths to your XI, and the right choice can be the difference between topping the leaderboard or missing out.
Dhruv Jurel is a wicket-keeper batter for Rajasthan Royals, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 19 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1488 fantasy points, averaging 78 pts per game with a best of 217 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 707 IPL runs at a strike rate of 115.3.
International career: Dhruv Jurel has scored 632 TEST runs in 11 matches at an average of 42.13, with 2 centuries internationally.
Jamie Overton is a specialist bowler for Chennai Super Kings, priced at 8.5 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1274 fantasy points, averaging 64 pts per game with a best of 135 pts. He has scored 139 IPL runs at a strike rate of 124.1, picking up 26 IPL wickets at an economy of 6.60. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.
International career: Jamie Overton has scored 88 T20I runs in 27 matches at an average of 8.80 internationally. He has also taken 31 T20I wickets at an average of 17.23.
Batting edge: Dhruv Jurel leads with the bat this season, making them the better pick if the pitch is expected to be batting-friendly or if the match is being played on a flat track.
Bowling edge: Jamie Overton has been the more impactful bowler in IPL 2026, and becomes especially valuable in conditions that offer pace or spin movement.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Dhruv Jurel is the stronger pick right now with an average of 78 pts per game and a best score of 217 pts. The value-for-money metric (points per credit) further reinforces this. Always check this number before finalising your captain or vice-captain choice.
Captaincy Recommendation: Based on IPL 2026 season form, Dhruv Jurel is the safer captaincy option. However, if the opposition's bowling or batting lineup suits the other player, consider rotating your captain pick. Always check the playing XI, pitch report, and toss result before locking in your captain.
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