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Jamie Overton vs Phil Salt — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Jamie Overton (Chennai Super Kings) averages 59 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 | 18 | 19 |
| Avg fantasy points | 59 | 54 |
| Best fantasy score | 141 | 166 |
| Runs | 217 | 532 |
| Strike rate | 163.2 | 137.8 |
| Fours | 20 | 47 |
| Sixes | 11 | 23 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 4 |
| Highest score | 43 | 78 |
| Wickets | 19 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 9.54 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 4 | 0 |
| Catches | 6 | 12 |
| Total dismissals | 6 | 14 |
| Statistic | Jamie Overton | Phil Salt |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 24 | 65 |
| Runs | 88 | 1852 |
| Batting average | 8.80 | 37.04 |
| Strike rate | 104.8 | 178.9 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 4 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 10 |
| Wickets | 26 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 18.35 | — |
| Economy rate | 8.25 | — |
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 18 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1063 fantasy points, averaging 59 pts per game with a best of 141 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 217 IPL runs at a strike rate of 163.2, and has claimed 19 IPL wickets with an economy of 9.54. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.
International career: Jamie Overton has scored 88 T20I runs in 24 matches at an average of 8.80 internationally. He has also taken 26 T20I wickets at an average of 18.35 with an economy of 8.25.
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 37.04, with 4 centuries internationally. In ODIs, he has 976 runs across 32 matches (avg 32.5).
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 59 pts per game and a best score of 141 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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