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Dunith Wellalage vs Jos Buttler — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Dunith Wellalage or Jos Buttler?

Jos Buttler has the edge on the headline numbers: Jos Buttler leads on T20I batting (4,384 runs, avg 34.8). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Dunith Wellalage (Sri Lanka) has 137 T20I runs at avg 19.6 in 16 matches. Jos Buttler (England) has 4,384 T20I runs at avg 34.8 in 163 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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

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PLAYER 1
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Dunith Wellalage
🇱🇰 SL · 8.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Jos Buttler
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENG · 10 cr
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Dunith Wellalage
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
BOWL
8.5 cr
Credits
77
Avg Pts
147
Best FP
154.2
Pts/Cr
310
Total Runs
22
Total Wkts
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Jos Buttler
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
🧤 WK🌏 OS🏅 2× MOTM
10 cr
Credits
82
Avg Pts
271
Best FP
301.7
Pts/Cr
800
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 Jos Buttler
5 higher avg pts · 271 best fantasy score · 2× MOTM
🏏 Dunith Wellalage
VS
🏏 Jos Buttler
T20I Career Overview
16Matches163
🏏 Batting
137Runs4384
19.57Batting Avg34.79
113.22Strike Rate—
0Centuries2
0Half-Centuries30
3Sixes 🔴186
43
Best Score
131
🎳 Bowling
19Wickets0
22.68Bowling Avg—
7.24Economy Rate—
05-Wkt Hauls0
3/9
Best Figures
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Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Dunith Wellalage vs Jos Buttler — 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
StatisticDunith WellalageJos Buttler
Matches1720
Avg fantasy points7782
Best fantasy score147271
Runs310800
Strike rate128.1167.0
Fours2963
Sixes1248
Half-centuries (50+)17
Centuries (100+)01
Highest score56131
Wickets220
Economy rate7.330.00
Best spell (wkts)30
Catches815
Total dismissals822
International career — T20I
StatisticDunith WellalageJos Buttler
Matches16163
Runs1374384
Batting average19.5734.79
Strike rate113.2—
Centuries (100+)02
Half-centuries (50+)030
Wickets190
Bowling average22.68—
Economy rate7.24—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Dunith Wellalage has played 16 T20Is and Jos Buttler 163. Dunith Wellalage has 137 runs at 19.6 (strike rate 113.2), against 4,384 at 34.8 for Jos Buttler, so Jos Buttler has scored more. Hundreds: Dunith Wellalage 0, Jos Buttler 2. Fifties: 0 and 30. Dunith Wellalage also bowls: 19 wickets at an economy of 7.24, while Jos Buttler has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. Dunith Wellalage has played 31 ODIs and Jos Buttler 204. Dunith Wellalage has 386 runs at 20.3 (strike rate 80.8), against 5,678 at 39.2 for Jos Buttler, so Jos Buttler has scored more. Hundreds: Dunith Wellalage 0, Jos Buttler 11. Fifties: 1 and 30. Dunith Wellalage also bowls: 39 wickets at an economy of 5.07, while Jos Buttler has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Dunith Wellalage has played 1 Test and Jos Buttler 57. Dunith Wellalage has 29 runs at 14.5 (strike rate 61.7), against 2,907 at 31.9 (54.2) for Jos Buttler, so Jos Buttler has scored more. Hundreds: Dunith Wellalage 0, Jos Buttler 2. Fifties: 0 and 18.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Dunith Wellalage
✓ More wickets
🏏 Jos Buttler
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Jos Buttler
82 avg pts · 271 best · 2 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Dunith Wellalage
Captaining Jos Buttler gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Dunith Wellalage vs Jos Buttler — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Dunith Wellalage has scored 137 T20I runs in 16 matches at an average of 19.57. He has also taken 19 T20I wickets at an average of 22.68 with an economy of 7.24.

T20I career: Jos Buttler has scored 4,384 T20I runs in 163 matches at an average of 34.79, with 2 centuries.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Jos Buttler is the stronger pick with an average of 82 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 — Dunith Wellalage or Jos Buttler?

Based on recent data, Jos Buttler has the edge with a higher average of 82 fantasy points per game. Jos Buttler leads in runs scored (800 runs). Overall Jos Buttler is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Dunith Wellalage vs Jos Buttler — who is a better fantasy captain?

Jos Buttler is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 82 pts per game with a best score of 271 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 — Dunith Wellalage or Jos Buttler?

Jos Buttler has the superior batting strike rate this season (167.0), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Dunith Wellalage and Jos Buttler?

Dunith Wellalage costs 8.5 Cr and Jos Buttler costs 10 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 Dunith Wellalage and Jos Buttler won?

Dunith Wellalage has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Jos Buttler has won 2 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Dunith Wellalage or Jos Buttler in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Jos Buttler is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions — if Sri Lanka 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, Dunith Wellalage or Jos Buttler?

Jos Buttler has more T20I runs: Dunith Wellalage has 137 in 16 matches (average 19.6) and Jos Buttler has 4,384 in 163 (average 34.8).

Who has more ODI runs, Dunith Wellalage or Jos Buttler?

Jos Buttler has more ODI runs: Dunith Wellalage has 386 in 31 matches (average 20.3) and Jos Buttler has 5,678 in 204 (average 39.2).

Who has more Test runs, Dunith Wellalage or Jos Buttler?

Jos Buttler has more Test runs: Dunith Wellalage has 29 in 1 matches (average 14.5) and Jos Buttler has 2,907 in 57 (average 31.9).
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