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Gus Atkinson vs Mitchell Santner: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better, Gus Atkinson or Mitchell Santner?

Mitchell Santner has the edge on the headline numbers: Mitchell Santner leads on T20I bowling (144 wickets, avg 23.0). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Gus Atkinson (England) has 10 T20I runs in 4 matches. Mitchell Santner (Edinburgh Castle Rockers) has 1,108 T20I runs at avg 20.5 in 139 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Gus Atkinson
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENG · 8.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Mitchell Santner
🏰 ECR · 9 cr
🏏
Gus Atkinson
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
AR🌏 OS
8.5 cr
Credits
56
Avg Pts
127
Best FP
192.1
Pts/Cr
168
Total Runs
25
Total Wkts
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Mitchell Santner
🏰 Edinburgh Castle Rockers
AR🌏 OS🏅 2× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
67
Avg Pts
207
Best FP
252.8
Pts/Cr
303
Total Runs
19
Total Wkts
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 Mitchell Santner
11 higher avg pts · 207 best fantasy score · 2× MOTM
🏏 Gus Atkinson
VS
🏏 Mitchell Santner
T20I Career Overview
4Matches139
🏏 Batting
10Runs1108
—Batting Avg20.52
—Strike Rate133.17
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries2
0Sixes 🔴42
8*
Best Score
77*
🎳 Bowling
6Wickets144
0.00Bowling Avg23.01
—Economy Rate7.17
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/20
Best Figures
4/11
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Gus Atkinson vs Mitchell Santner · 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
StatisticGus AtkinsonMitchell Santner
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points5667
Best fantasy score127207
Runs168303
Strike rate77.4130.6
Fours1622
Sixes314
Half-centuries (50+)11
Highest score5252
Wickets2519
Economy rate5.626.74
Best spell (wkts)35
Catches108
Total dismissals119
International career · T20I
StatisticGus AtkinsonMitchell Santner
Matches4139
Runs101108
Batting average—20.52
Strike rate—133.2
Half-centuries (50+)02
Wickets6144
Bowling average0.0023.01
Economy rate—7.17

📋 Format by format

T20I. Gus Atkinson has played 4 T20Is and Mitchell Santner 139. Gus Atkinson has 10 runs, against 1,108 at 20.5 (133.2) for Mitchell Santner, so Mitchell Santner has scored more. With the ball, Gus Atkinson has 6 wickets and Mitchell Santner 144 at 7.17; Mitchell Santner has more wickets.

ODI. Gus Atkinson has played 16 ODIs and Mitchell Santner 129. Gus Atkinson has 157 runs at 19.6, against 1,648 at 27.0 (92.4) for Mitchell Santner, so Mitchell Santner has scored more. With the ball, Gus Atkinson has 21 wickets and Mitchell Santner 139; Mitchell Santner has more wickets.

Test. Gus Atkinson has played 21 Tests and Mitchell Santner 33. Gus Atkinson has 587 runs at 19.6, against 1,089 at 24.8 (47.0) for Mitchell Santner, so Mitchell Santner has scored more. Hundreds: Gus Atkinson 1, Mitchell Santner 1. Fifties: 0 and 4. With the ball, Gus Atkinson has 83 wickets and Mitchell Santner 80 at 2.86; Gus Atkinson has more wickets.

International numbers up to 21 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Gus Atkinson
✓ More wickets
✓ Better economy rate
🏏 Mitchell Santner
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Mitchell Santner
67 avg pts · 207 best · 2 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Gus Atkinson
Captaining Mitchell Santner gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.

What is happening now

Mitchell Santner

New Zealand's white-ball captain and a spinner who takes five-fors

Dec 2024: Named New Zealand's ODI and T20I captain, taking over from Kane Williamson.

Full Santner profile →

Did you know: Mitchell Santner

  • Born 5 February 1992. A left-arm orthodox spinner and left-hand batter.
  • Played a part in New Zealand's highest seventh-wicket stand in Tests, 261 with BJ Watling, on the way to a maiden Test century.
  • The first New Zealand spinner to take a five-wicket haul at a World Cup (against the Netherlands, 2023).
  • Plays for Northern Districts.
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🧠Quick quiz: Gus Atkinson and Mitchell Santner

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  1. 1. Whom did Santner replace as New Zealand's white-ball captain?
  2. 2. What was Santner's record seventh-wicket stand with BJ Watling worth?
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Gus Atkinson vs Mitchell Santner · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: He has also taken 6 T20I wickets.

T20I career: Mitchell Santner has scored 1,108 T20I runs in 139 matches at an average of 20.52, with 2 half-centuries. He has also taken 144 T20I wickets at an average of 23.01 with an economy of 7.17.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Mitchell Santner is the stronger pick with an average of 67 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, Gus Atkinson or Mitchell Santner?

Based on recent data, Mitchell Santner has the edge with a higher average of 67 fantasy points per game. Mitchell Santner leads in runs scored (303 runs). Overall Mitchell Santner is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Gus Atkinson vs Mitchell Santner: who is a better fantasy captain?

Mitchell Santner is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 67 pts per game with a best score of 207 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, Gus Atkinson or Mitchell Santner?

Mitchell Santner has the superior batting strike rate this season (130.6), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Gus Atkinson and Mitchell Santner?

Gus Atkinson costs 8.5 Cr and Mitchell Santner costs 9 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 Gus Atkinson and Mitchell Santner won?

Gus Atkinson has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Mitchell Santner has won 2 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Gus Atkinson or Mitchell Santner in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Mitchell Santner is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions: if England are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for Edinburgh Castle Rockers. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Gus Atkinson or Mitchell Santner?

Mitchell Santner has more T20I runs: Gus Atkinson has 10 in 4 matches and Mitchell Santner has 1,108 in 139 (average 20.5).

Who has taken more T20I wickets, Gus Atkinson or Mitchell Santner?

Mitchell Santner has more T20I wickets: Gus Atkinson has 6 at an average of 0.0 and Mitchell Santner has 144 at 23.0.

Who has more ODI runs, Gus Atkinson or Mitchell Santner?

Mitchell Santner has more ODI runs: Gus Atkinson has 157 in 16 matches (average 19.6) and Mitchell Santner has 1,648 in 129 (average 27.0).

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Gus Atkinson or Mitchell Santner?

Mitchell Santner has more ODI wickets: Gus Atkinson has 21 at an average of 33.7 and Mitchell Santner has 139 at 35.0.

Who has more Test runs, Gus Atkinson or Mitchell Santner?

Mitchell Santner has more Test runs: Gus Atkinson has 587 in 21 matches (average 19.6) and Mitchell Santner has 1,089 in 33 (average 24.8).

Who has taken more Test wickets, Gus Atkinson or Mitchell Santner?

Gus Atkinson has more Test wickets: Gus Atkinson has 83 at an average of 25.3 and Mitchell Santner has 80 at 34.0.
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