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Jamie Overton vs Marco Jansen: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Jamie Overton has the edge on the headline numbers: Jamie Overton averages 59 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Marco Jansen's 57. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Jamie Overton (Chennai Super Kings) averages 59 fantasy pts per match. Marco Jansen (Punjab Kings) averages 57 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Jamie Overton vs Marco Jansen — 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 | Marco Jansen |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 59 | 57 |
| Best fantasy score | 119 | 204 |
| Runs | 143 | 295 |
| Strike rate | 144.4 | 99.3 |
| Fours | 12 | 31 |
| Sixes | 6 | 12 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Highest score | 27 | 85 |
| Wickets | 23 | 20 |
| Economy rate | 6.83 | 7.08 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 3 | 4 |
| Catches | 13 | 13 |
| Total dismissals | 13 | 15 |
| Statistic | Jamie Overton | Marco Jansen |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 27 | 30 |
| Runs | 88 | 268 |
| Batting average | 8.80 | 17.87 |
| Strike rate | 104.8 | 153.1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 2 |
| Wickets | 31 | 33 |
| Bowling average | 17.23 | 29.76 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Jamie Overton has played 27 T20Is and Marco Jansen 30. Jamie Overton has 88 runs at 8.8 (strike rate 104.8), against 268 at 17.9 (153.1) for Marco Jansen, so Marco Jansen has scored more. With the ball, Jamie Overton has 31 wickets and Marco Jansen 33; Marco Jansen has more wickets.
ODI. Jamie Overton has played 16 ODIs and Marco Jansen 34. Jamie Overton has 303 runs at 25.3, against 647 at 27.0 for Marco Jansen, so Marco Jansen has scored more. With the ball, Jamie Overton has 17 wickets and Marco Jansen 52; Marco Jansen has more wickets.
Test. Jamie Overton has played 2 Tests and Marco Jansen 21. Jamie Overton has 106 runs at 35.3 (strike rate 67.5), against 624 at 23.1 (54.5) for Marco Jansen, so Marco Jansen has scored more. With the ball, Jamie Overton has 4 wickets at an economy of 4.13 and Marco Jansen 89 at 3.31; Marco Jansen has more wickets.
International numbers up to 5 March 2026.
Jamie Overton vs Marco Jansen 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 8.5 Cr this season. Over 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1173 fantasy points, averaging 59 pts per game with a best of 119 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 143 IPL runs at a strike rate of 144.4, and has claimed 23 IPL wickets with an economy of 6.83. 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.
Marco Jansen is a all-rounder for Punjab Kings, priced at 9 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1141 fantasy points, averaging 57 pts per game with a best of 204 pts. He has scored 295 IPL runs at a strike rate of 99.3, picking up 20 IPL wickets at an economy of 7.08.
International career: Marco Jansen has scored 647 ODI runs in 34 matches at an average of 26.96, with 3 half-centuries internationally. He has also taken 52 ODI wickets at an average of 33.79. He has taken 33 T20I wickets internationally.
Batting edge: Marco Jansen 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, Jamie Overton is the stronger pick right now with an average of 59 pts per game and a best score of 119 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, Jamie Overton 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.
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