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Jamie Overton vs Phil Salt — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Jamie Overton has the edge on the headline numbers: Jamie Overton averages 56 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Phil Salt's 54. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Jamie Overton (Chennai Super Kings) averages 56 fantasy pts per match. Phil Salt (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 54 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Jamie Overton vs Phil Salt — 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 | Phil Salt |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 19 |
| Avg fantasy points | 56 | 54 |
| Best fantasy score | 119 | 166 |
| Runs | 150 | 532 |
| Strike rate | 142.9 | 137.8 |
| Fours | 13 | 47 |
| Sixes | 6 | 23 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 4 |
| Highest score | 27 | 78 |
| Wickets | 22 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 7.48 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 3 | 0 |
| Catches | 12 | 12 |
| Total dismissals | 12 | 14 |
| Statistic | Jamie Overton | Phil Salt |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 27 | 65 |
| Runs | 88 | 1852 |
| Batting average | 8.80 | 34.94 |
| Strike rate | 104.8 | 163.8 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 4 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 10 |
| Wickets | 31 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 17.23 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Jamie Overton has played 27 T20Is and Phil Salt 65. Jamie Overton has 88 runs at 8.8 (strike rate 104.8), against 1,852 at 34.9 (163.8) for Phil Salt, so Phil Salt has scored more. Hundreds: Jamie Overton 0, Phil Salt 4. Fifties: 0 and 10. Jamie Overton also bowls: 31 wickets, while Phil Salt has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Jamie Overton has played 16 ODIs and Phil Salt 33. Jamie Overton has 303 runs at 25.3, against 988 at 32.9 (116.5) for Phil Salt, so Phil Salt has scored more. Hundreds: Jamie Overton 0, Phil Salt 1. Fifties: 1 and 5. Jamie Overton also bowls: 17 wickets, while Phil Salt has not taken a ODI wicket.
International numbers up to 11 July 2026.
Jamie Overton vs Phil Salt 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.
Phil Salt is a wicket-keeper batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 19 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1035 fantasy points, averaging 54 pts per game with a best of 166 pts. He has scored 532 IPL runs at a strike rate of 137.8. He has won 2 MOTM awards this season.
International career: Phil Salt has scored 1,852 T20I runs in 65 matches at an average of 34.94, with 4 centuries internationally. In ODIs, he has 988 runs across 33 matches (avg 32.9).
Batting edge: Phil Salt 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 56 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.
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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