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Ishan Kishan vs Jos Buttler: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
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.
Ishan Kishan (India) has 1,801 T20I runs at avg 31.1 in 62 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.
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Ishan Kishan 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).
| Statistic | Ishan Kishan | Jos Buttler |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 60 | 82 |
| Best fantasy score | 151 | 271 |
| Runs | 670 | 800 |
| Strike rate | 154.0 | 167.0 |
| Fours | 71 | 63 |
| Sixes | 25 | 48 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 4 | 7 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 81 | 131 |
| Catches | 14 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 16 | 22 |
| Statistic | Ishan Kishan | Jos Buttler |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 62 | 163 |
| Runs | 1801 | 4384 |
| Batting average | 31.05 | 34.79 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 2 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 13 | 30 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Ishan Kishan has played 62 T20Is and Jos Buttler 163. Ishan Kishan has 1,801 runs at 31.1, against 4,384 at 34.8 for Jos Buttler, so Jos Buttler has scored more. Hundreds: Ishan Kishan 1, Jos Buttler 2. Fifties: 13 and 30.
ODI. Ishan Kishan has played 32 ODIs and Jos Buttler 204. Ishan Kishan has 1,107 runs at 42.6, against 5,678 at 39.2 for Jos Buttler, so Jos Buttler has scored more. Hundreds: Ishan Kishan 2, Jos Buttler 11. Fifties: 7 and 30.
Test. Ishan Kishan has played 2 Tests and Jos Buttler 57. Ishan Kishan has 78 runs at 78.0 (strike rate 85.7), against 2,907 at 31.9 (54.2) for Jos Buttler, so Jos Buttler has scored more. Hundreds: Ishan Kishan 0, Jos Buttler 2. Fifties: 1 and 18.
International numbers up to 26 July 2026.
What is happening now
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.
🧠Quick quiz: Ishan Kishan and Jos Buttler
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- 1. How many runs did Buttler score to win the IPL 2022 Orange Cap?
- 2. Whose 848 runs from IPL 2016 did Buttler pass in 2022?
Ishan Kishan vs Jos Buttler · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.
T20I career: Ishan Kishan has scored 1,801 T20I runs in 62 matches at an average of 31.05, with 1 century.
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.
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