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Gus Atkinson vs Sam Curran: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better, Gus Atkinson or Sam Curran?

Sam Curran has the edge on the headline numbers: Sam Curran leads on T20I bowling (73 wickets, avg 26.9). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Gus Atkinson (England) has 10 T20I runs in 4 matches. Sam Curran (England) has 744 T20I runs at avg 21.3 in 80 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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Gus Atkinson
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENG · 8.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Sam Curran
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENG · 9.5 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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Sam Curran
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
AR🌏 OS
9.5 cr
Credits
79
Avg Pts
171
Best FP
176.4
Pts/Cr
512
Total Runs
23
Total Wkts
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Sam Curran
23 higher avg pts · 171 best fantasy score
🏏 Gus Atkinson
VS
🏏 Sam Curran
T20I Career Overview
4Matches80
🏏 Batting
10Runs744
—Batting Avg21.26
—Strike Rate129.84
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries2
0Sixes 🔴32
8*
Best Score
58
🎳 Bowling
6Wickets73
0.00Bowling Avg26.90
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/20
Best Figures
5/10
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Gus Atkinson vs Sam Curran · 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 AtkinsonSam Curran
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points5679
Best fantasy score127171
Runs168512
Strike rate77.4102.4
Fours1640
Sixes315
Half-centuries (50+)12
Centuries (100+)01
Highest score52111
Wickets2523
Economy rate5.627.61
Best spell (wkts)34
Catches109
Total dismissals1111
International career · T20I
StatisticGus AtkinsonSam Curran
Matches480
Runs10744
Batting average—21.26
Strike rate—129.8
Half-centuries (50+)02
Wickets673
Bowling average0.0026.90

📋 Format by format

T20I. Gus Atkinson has played 4 T20Is and Sam Curran 80. Gus Atkinson has 10 runs, against 744 at 21.3 (129.8) for Sam Curran, so Sam Curran has scored more. With the ball, Gus Atkinson has 6 wickets and Sam Curran 73; Sam Curran has more wickets.

ODI. Gus Atkinson has played 16 ODIs and Sam Curran 44. Gus Atkinson has 157 runs at 19.6, against 668 at 22.3 (90.9) for Sam Curran, so Sam Curran has scored more. With the ball, Gus Atkinson has 21 wickets and Sam Curran 43 at 6.08; Sam Curran has more wickets.

Test. Gus Atkinson has played 21 Tests and Sam Curran 24. Gus Atkinson has 587 runs at 19.6, against 815 at 24.7 (64.1) for Sam Curran, so Sam Curran has scored more. Hundreds: Gus Atkinson 1, Sam Curran 0. Fifties: 0 and 3. With the ball, Gus Atkinson has 83 wickets and Sam Curran 47 at 3.24; Gus Atkinson has more wickets.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Gus Atkinson
✓ More wickets
✓ Better economy rate
🏏 Sam Curran
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Sam Curran
79 avg pts · 171 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Gus Atkinson
Captaining Sam Curran gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

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

T20I career: He has also taken 6 T20I wickets.

T20I career: Sam Curran has scored 744 T20I runs in 80 matches at an average of 21.26, with 2 half-centuries. He has also taken 73 T20I wickets at an average of 26.90.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Sam Curran is the stronger pick with an average of 79 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 Sam Curran?

Based on recent data, Sam Curran has the edge with a higher average of 79 fantasy points per game. Sam Curran leads in runs scored (512 runs). Overall Sam Curran is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Gus Atkinson vs Sam Curran: who is a better fantasy captain?

Sam Curran is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 79 pts per game with a best score of 171 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 Sam Curran?

Sam Curran has the superior batting strike rate this season (102.4), 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 Sam Curran?

Gus Atkinson costs 8.5 Cr and Sam Curran costs 9.5 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 Sam Curran won?

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

Should I pick Gus Atkinson or Sam Curran in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Sam Curran 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 England. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Gus Atkinson or Sam Curran?

Sam Curran has more T20I runs: Gus Atkinson has 10 in 4 matches and Sam Curran has 744 in 80 (average 21.3).

Who has taken more T20I wickets, Gus Atkinson or Sam Curran?

Sam Curran has more T20I wickets: Gus Atkinson has 6 at an average of 0.0 and Sam Curran has 73 at 26.9.

Who has more ODI runs, Gus Atkinson or Sam Curran?

Sam Curran has more ODI runs: Gus Atkinson has 157 in 16 matches (average 19.6) and Sam Curran has 668 in 44 (average 22.3).

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Gus Atkinson or Sam Curran?

Sam Curran has more ODI wickets: Gus Atkinson has 21 at an average of 33.7 and Sam Curran has 43 at 39.0.

Who has more Test runs, Gus Atkinson or Sam Curran?

Sam Curran has more Test runs: Gus Atkinson has 587 in 21 matches (average 19.6) and Sam Curran has 815 in 24 (average 24.7).

Who has taken more Test wickets, Gus Atkinson or Sam Curran?

Gus Atkinson has more Test wickets: Gus Atkinson has 83 at an average of 25.3 and Sam Curran has 47 at 35.5.
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