Dhruv Jurel vs Jos Buttler — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Dhruv Jurel vs Jos Buttler 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 9 Cr this season. Over 16 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1125 fantasy points, averaging 70 pts per game with a best of 146 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 515 IPL runs at a strike rate of 154.7.

International career: Dhruv Jurel has scored 459 TEST runs in 9 matches at an average of 35.31, with 1 century internationally.

Jos Buttler is a wicket-keeper batter for Gujarat Titans, priced at 10 Cr. Across 16 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1175 fantasy points, averaging 73 pts per game with a best of 130 pts. He has scored 507 IPL runs at a strike rate of 157.5.

International career: Jos Buttler has scored 5,473 ODI runs in 194 matches at an average of 39.66, with 11 centuries internationally. In T20Is, he has 3,999 runs across 152 matches (avg 34.2).

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.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Jos Buttler is the stronger pick right now with an average of 73 pts per game and a best score of 130 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, Jos Buttler 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.

Stats are updated after every IPL 2026 match. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool or check the Fantasy Leaderboard to see how top managers are building their teams.