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Heinrich Klaasen vs Jos Buttler: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better, Heinrich Klaasen 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.

Heinrich Klaasen (Sunrisers Hyderabad) has 1,000 T20I runs at avg 23.3 in 58 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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Heinrich Klaasen
🌅 SRH · 9.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Jos Buttler
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENG · 10 cr
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Heinrich Klaasen
🌅 Sunrisers Hyderabad
🧤 WK🌏 OS🏅 1× MOTM
9.5 cr
Credits
48
Avg Pts
158
Best FP
227.4
Pts/Cr
461
Total Runs
0
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
⚠️These players are from different series: comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Jos Buttler
34 higher avg pts · 271 best fantasy score · 2× MOTM
🏏 Heinrich Klaasen
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🏏 Jos Buttler
T20I Career Overview
58Matches163
🏏 Batting
1000Runs4384
23.26Batting Avg34.79
141.84Strike Rate—
0Centuries2
5Half-Centuries30
52Sixes 🔴186
81
Best Score
131
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Heinrich Klaasen 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
StatisticHeinrich KlaasenJos Buttler
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points4882
Best fantasy score158271
Runs461800
Strike rate170.7167.0
Fours3463
Sixes2448
Half-centuries (50+)37
Centuries (100+)01
Highest score85131
Catches1515
Total dismissals1522
International career · T20I
StatisticHeinrich KlaasenJos Buttler
Matches58163
Runs10004384
Batting average23.2634.79
Strike rate141.8—
Centuries (100+)02
Half-centuries (50+)530
Economy rate14.00—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Heinrich Klaasen has played 58 T20Is and Jos Buttler 163. Heinrich Klaasen has 1,000 runs at 23.3 (strike rate 141.8), against 4,384 at 34.8 for Jos Buttler, so Jos Buttler has scored more. Hundreds: Heinrich Klaasen 0, Jos Buttler 2. Fifties: 5 and 30.

ODI. Heinrich Klaasen has played 60 ODIs and Jos Buttler 204. Heinrich Klaasen has 2,141 runs at 43.7 (strike rate 117.9), against 5,678 at 39.2 for Jos Buttler, so Jos Buttler has scored more. Hundreds: Heinrich Klaasen 4, Jos Buttler 11. Fifties: 11 and 30.

Test. Heinrich Klaasen has played 4 Tests and Jos Buttler 57. Heinrich Klaasen has 104 runs at 13.0 (strike rate 45.2), against 2,907 at 31.9 (54.2) for Jos Buttler, so Jos Buttler has scored more. Hundreds: Heinrich Klaasen 0, Jos Buttler 2. Fifties: 0 and 18.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

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

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Jos Buttler

England's white-ball great and the 2022 Orange Cap winner

11 Jul 2026: 131 off 64 balls in the fifth T20I against India, in a 233-run stand in 103 balls with Harry Brook, the second-largest T20I partnership by full-member sides.

Full Buttler profile →

Did you know: Jos Buttler

  • Born 8 September 1990. England wicketkeeper-batter and former captain.
  • Plays for Lancashire.
  • 11 ODI hundreds and 2 T20I hundreds.
  • Scored two unbeaten IPL centuries in 2024, including in his 100th IPL match.
Full Jos Buttler profile →

🧠Quick quiz: Heinrich Klaasen and Jos Buttler

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  1. 1. How many runs did Buttler score to win the IPL 2022 Orange Cap?
  2. 2. Whose 848 runs from IPL 2016 did Buttler pass in 2022?
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Heinrich Klaasen vs Jos Buttler · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Heinrich Klaasen has scored 1,000 T20I runs in 58 matches at an average of 23.26, with 5 half-centuries.

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, Heinrich Klaasen 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.

Heinrich Klaasen 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, Heinrich Klaasen or Jos Buttler?

Heinrich Klaasen has the superior batting strike rate this season (170.7), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Heinrich Klaasen and Jos Buttler?

Heinrich Klaasen costs 9.5 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 Heinrich Klaasen and Jos Buttler won?

Heinrich Klaasen has won 1 Man of the Match award and Jos Buttler has won 2 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Heinrich Klaasen 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 Sunrisers Hyderabad 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, Heinrich Klaasen or Jos Buttler?

Jos Buttler has more T20I runs: Heinrich Klaasen has 1,000 in 58 matches (average 23.3) and Jos Buttler has 4,384 in 163 (average 34.8).

Who has more ODI runs, Heinrich Klaasen or Jos Buttler?

Jos Buttler has more ODI runs: Heinrich Klaasen has 2,141 in 60 matches (average 43.7) and Jos Buttler has 5,678 in 204 (average 39.2).

Who has more Test runs, Heinrich Klaasen or Jos Buttler?

Jos Buttler has more Test runs: Heinrich Klaasen has 104 in 4 matches (average 13.0) and Jos Buttler has 2,907 in 57 (average 31.9).
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