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Jamie Overton vs Liam Livingstone — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Liam Livingstone has the edge on the headline numbers: Liam Livingstone averages 63 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Jamie Overton's 56. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Jamie Overton (Chennai Super Kings) averages 56 fantasy pts per match. Liam Livingstone (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 63 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Jamie Overton vs Liam Livingstone — 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 | Jamie Overton | Liam Livingstone |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 56 | 63 |
| Best fantasy score | 119 | 211 |
| Runs | 150 | 453 |
| Strike rate | 142.9 | 141.1 |
| Fours | 13 | 32 |
| Sixes | 6 | 25 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Highest score | 27 | 69 |
| Wickets | 22 | 11 |
| Economy rate | 7.48 | 8.68 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 3 | 3 |
| Catches | 12 | 11 |
| Total dismissals | 12 | 13 |
| Statistic | Jamie Overton | Liam Livingstone |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 27 | 60 |
| Runs | 88 | 955 |
| Batting average | 8.80 | 25.13 |
| Strike rate | 104.8 | — |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 2 |
| Wickets | 31 | 33 |
| Bowling average | 17.23 | 25.39 |
| Economy rate | — | 8.73 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Jamie Overton has played 27 T20Is and Liam Livingstone 60. Jamie Overton has 88 runs at 8.8 (strike rate 104.8), against 955 at 25.1 for Liam Livingstone, so Liam Livingstone has scored more. Hundreds: Jamie Overton 0, Liam Livingstone 1. Fifties: 0 and 2. With the ball, Jamie Overton has 31 wickets and Liam Livingstone 33 at 8.73; Liam Livingstone has more wickets.
ODI. Jamie Overton has played 16 ODIs and Liam Livingstone 39. Jamie Overton has 303 runs at 25.3, against 932 at 31.1 (111.0) for Liam Livingstone, so Liam Livingstone has scored more. Hundreds: Jamie Overton 0, Liam Livingstone 1. Fifties: 1 and 4. With the ball, Jamie Overton has 17 wickets and Liam Livingstone 25; Liam Livingstone has more wickets.
Test. Jamie Overton has played 2 Tests and Liam Livingstone 1. Jamie Overton has 106 runs at 35.3 (strike rate 67.5), against 16 at 16.0 (88.9) for Liam Livingstone, so Jamie Overton has scored more.
International numbers up to 5 March 2026.
Jamie Overton vs Liam Livingstone 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.
Jamie Overton is a specialist bowler for Chennai Super Kings, priced at 9 Cr this season. Over 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1128 fantasy points, averaging 56 pts per game with a best of 119 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 150 IPL runs at a strike rate of 142.9, and has claimed 22 IPL wickets with an economy of 7.48. He has won Man of the Match 1 time 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.
Liam Livingstone is a all-rounder for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1266 fantasy points, averaging 63 pts per game with a best of 211 pts. He has scored 453 IPL runs at a strike rate of 141.1, picking up 11 IPL wickets at an economy of 8.68. He has won 2 MOTM awards this season.
International career: Liam Livingstone has scored 955 T20I runs in 60 matches at an average of 25.13, with 1 century internationally. He has also taken 33 T20I wickets at an average of 25.39 with an economy of 8.73. In ODIs, he has 932 runs across 39 matches (avg 31.1).
Batting edge: Liam Livingstone 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: Jamie Overton 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, Liam Livingstone is the stronger pick right now with an average of 63 pts per game and a best score of 211 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, Liam Livingstone 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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