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Eshan Malinga vs Jamie Overton — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Jamie Overton has the edge on the headline numbers: Jamie Overton averages 56 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Eshan Malinga's 47. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Eshan Malinga (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 47 fantasy pts per match. Jamie Overton (Chennai Super Kings) averages 56 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Eshan Malinga 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 | Eshan Malinga | Jamie Overton |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 47 | 56 |
| Best fantasy score | 159 | 119 |
| Runs | 32 | 150 |
| Strike rate | 97.0 | 142.9 |
| Fours | 3 | 13 |
| Sixes | 1 | 6 |
| Highest score | 14 | 27 |
| Wickets | 25 | 22 |
| Economy rate | 8.97 | 7.48 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 4 | 3 |
| Catches | 5 | 12 |
| Total dismissals | 5 | 12 |
| Statistic | Eshan Malinga | Jamie Overton |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 11 | 27 |
| Runs | 5 | 88 |
| Batting average | 5.00 | 8.80 |
| Strike rate | 50.0 | 104.8 |
| Wickets | 9 | 31 |
| Bowling average | 34.67 | 17.23 |
| Economy rate | 9.22 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Eshan Malinga has played 11 T20Is and Jamie Overton 27. Eshan Malinga has 5 runs at 5.0 (strike rate 50.0), against 88 at 8.8 (104.8) for Jamie Overton, so Jamie Overton has scored more. With the ball, Eshan Malinga has 9 wickets at an economy of 9.22 and Jamie Overton 31; Jamie Overton has more wickets.
ODI. Eshan Malinga has played 7 ODIs and Jamie Overton 16. Eshan Malinga has 14 runs at 4.7 (strike rate 25.4), against 303 at 25.3 for Jamie Overton, so Jamie Overton has scored more. With the ball, Eshan Malinga has 4 wickets at an economy of 6.03 and Jamie Overton 17; Jamie Overton has more wickets.
International numbers up to 14 June 2026.
Eshan Malinga 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.
Eshan Malinga is a specialist bowler for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 9 Cr this season. Over 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 941 fantasy points, averaging 47 pts per game with a best of 159 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 32 IPL runs at a strike rate of 97, and has claimed 25 IPL wickets with an economy of 8.97.
International career: Eshan Malinga has scored 5 T20I runs in 11 matches at an average of 5.00 internationally. He has also taken 9 T20I wickets at an average of 34.67 with an economy of 9.22.
Jamie Overton is a specialist bowler for Chennai Super Kings, priced at 9 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1128 fantasy points, averaging 56 pts per game with a best of 119 pts. He has scored 150 IPL runs at a strike rate of 142.9, picking up 22 IPL wickets at an economy of 7.48. 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: Jamie Overton 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: Eshan Malinga 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, Jamie Overton is the stronger pick right now with an average of 56 pts per game and a best score of 119 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, Jamie Overton 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.
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