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Jamie Overton vs MS Dhoni: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison

Who is better — Jamie Overton or MS Dhoni?

Jamie Overton has the edge on the headline numbers: Jamie Overton averages 57 IPL fantasy pts/match vs MS Dhoni's 0. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Jamie Overton (Chennai Super Kings) averages 57 fantasy pts per match. MS Dhoni (Chennai Super Kings) averages 0 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Jamie Overton
🦁 CSK · 8.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
MS Dhoni
🦁 CSK · 10 cr
🏏
Jamie Overton
🦁 Chennai Super Kings
BOWL🌏 OS🏅 1× MOTM
8.5 cr
Credits
57
Avg Pts
119
Best FP
172.4
Pts/Cr
143
Total Runs
22
Total Wkts
🏏
MS Dhoni
🦁 Chennai Super Kings
🧤 WK
10 cr
Credits
0
Avg Pts
0
Best FP
0.0
Pts/Cr
0
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
📊Showing IPL 2026 season stats
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Jamie Overton
57 higher avg pts · 119 best fantasy score · 1× MOTM
🏏 Jamie Overton
VS
🏏 MS Dhoni
T20I Career Overview
27Matches98
🏏 Batting
88Runs1617
8.80Batting Avg37.60
104.76Strike Rate126.13
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries2
3Sixes 🔴52
19
Best Score
56
🎳 Bowling
31Wickets0
17.23Bowling Avg—
05-Wkt Hauls0
3/18
Best Figures
-
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Jamie Overton vs MS Dhoni — 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
StatisticJamie OvertonMS Dhoni
Matches200
Avg fantasy points570
Best fantasy score1190
Runs1430
Strike rate144.40.0
Fours120
Sixes60
Highest score270
Wickets220
Economy rate6.970.00
Best spell (wkts)30
Catches120
Total dismissals120
International career — T20I
StatisticJamie OvertonMS Dhoni
Matches2798
Runs881617
Batting average8.8037.60
Strike rate104.8126.1
Half-centuries (50+)02
Wickets310
Bowling average17.23—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Jamie Overton has played 27 T20Is and MS Dhoni 98. Jamie Overton has 88 runs at 8.8 (strike rate 104.8), against 1,617 at 37.6 (126.1) for MS Dhoni, so MS Dhoni has scored more. Jamie Overton also bowls: 31 wickets, while MS Dhoni has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. Jamie Overton has played 16 ODIs and MS Dhoni 350. Jamie Overton has 303 runs at 25.3, against 10,773 at 50.6 (87.6) for MS Dhoni, so MS Dhoni has scored more. Hundreds: Jamie Overton 0, MS Dhoni 10. Fifties: 1 and 73. With the ball, Jamie Overton has 17 wickets and MS Dhoni 1 at 5.17; Jamie Overton has more wickets.

Test. Jamie Overton has played 2 Tests and MS Dhoni 90. Jamie Overton has 106 runs at 35.3 (strike rate 67.5), against 4,876 at 38.1 (59.1) for MS Dhoni, so MS Dhoni has scored more. Hundreds: Jamie Overton 0, MS Dhoni 6. Fifties: 1 and 33.

International numbers up to 5 March 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Jamie Overton
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ More wickets
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
🏏 MS Dhoni
Evenly matched
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Jamie Overton
57 avg pts · 119 best · 1 MOTM
VC: 🏏 MS Dhoni
Captaining Jamie Overton gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Jamie Overton vs MS Dhoni — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Jamie Overton has scored 88 T20I runs in 27 matches at an average of 8.80. He has also taken 31 T20I wickets at an average of 17.23.

T20I career: MS Dhoni has scored 1,617 T20I runs in 98 matches at an average of 37.60, with 2 half-centuries.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Jamie Overton is the stronger pick with an average of 57 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 IPL 2026 stats — Jamie Overton or MS Dhoni?

Based on IPL 2026 season data, Jamie Overton has the edge with a higher average of 57 fantasy points per game. Jamie Overton leads in runs scored (143 runs). Overall Jamie Overton is the stronger fantasy pick IPL 2026.

Jamie Overton vs MS Dhoni — who is a better fantasy captain?

Jamie Overton is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 57 pts per game with a best score of 119 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 — Jamie Overton or MS Dhoni?

Jamie Overton has the superior batting strike rate in IPL 2026 (144.4), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Jamie Overton and MS Dhoni?

Jamie Overton costs 8.5 Cr and MS Dhoni costs 10 Cr in IPL 2026 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 Jamie Overton and MS Dhoni won?

In IPL 2026, Jamie Overton has won 1 Man of the Match award and MS Dhoni has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Jamie Overton or MS Dhoni in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Jamie Overton is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick IPL 2026. However, consider the match conditions — if Chennai Super Kings are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for Chennai Super Kings. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Jamie Overton or MS Dhoni?

MS Dhoni has more T20I runs: Jamie Overton has 88 in 27 matches (average 8.8) and MS Dhoni has 1,617 in 98 (average 37.6).

Who has more ODI runs, Jamie Overton or MS Dhoni?

MS Dhoni has more ODI runs: Jamie Overton has 303 in 16 matches (average 25.3) and MS Dhoni has 10,773 in 350 (average 50.6).

Who has more Test runs, Jamie Overton or MS Dhoni?

MS Dhoni has more Test runs: Jamie Overton has 106 in 2 matches (average 35.3) and MS Dhoni has 4,876 in 90 (average 38.1).
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