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Jamie Overton vs Ryan Rickelton — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Jamie Overton or Ryan Rickelton?

Ryan Rickelton has the edge on the headline numbers: Ryan Rickelton averages 72 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. Ryan Rickelton (Mumbai Indians) averages 72 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 · 9 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Ryan Rickelton
🔵 MI · 9 cr
🏏
Jamie Overton
🦁 Chennai Super Kings
BOWL🌏 OS🏅 1× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
56
Avg Pts
119
Best FP
118.1
Pts/Cr
150
Total Runs
22
Total Wkts
🏏
Ryan Rickelton
🔵 Mumbai Indians
🧤 WK🌏 OS🏅 3× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
72
Avg Pts
217
Best FP
172.9
Pts/Cr
758
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
📊Showing IPL 2026 season stats
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Ryan Rickelton
16 higher avg pts · 217 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
Fantasy Overview — Full Season
1063Season Points1556
56Avg Pts / Match72
119Best Fantasy Score217
20Matches Played20
1MOTM Awards 🏅3
9Credits9
118.1Pts per Credit172.9

Jamie Overton vs Ryan Rickelton — 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 OvertonRyan Rickelton
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points5672
Best fantasy score119217
Runs150758
Strike rate142.9157.6
Fours1358
Sixes651
Half-centuries (50+)05
Centuries (100+)01
Highest score27123
Wickets220
Economy rate7.480.00
Best spell (wkts)30
Catches1211
Total dismissals1212
International career — T20I
StatisticJamie OvertonRyan Rickelton
Matches2729
Runs88741
Batting average8.8028.50
Strike rate104.8—
Half-centuries (50+)04
Wickets310
Bowling average17.23—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Jamie Overton has played 27 T20Is and Ryan Rickelton 29. Jamie Overton has 88 runs at 8.8 (strike rate 104.8), against 741 at 28.5 for Ryan Rickelton, so Ryan Rickelton has scored more. Jamie Overton also bowls: 31 wickets, while Ryan Rickelton has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. Jamie Overton has played 16 ODIs and Ryan Rickelton 19. Jamie Overton has 303 runs at 25.3, against 552 at 32.5 for Ryan Rickelton, so Ryan Rickelton has scored more. Hundreds: Jamie Overton 0, Ryan Rickelton 1. Fifties: 1 and 2. Jamie Overton also bowls: 17 wickets, while Ryan Rickelton has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Jamie Overton has played 2 Tests and Ryan Rickelton 15. Jamie Overton has 106 runs at 35.3 (strike rate 67.5), against 897 at 37.4 (52.9) for Ryan Rickelton, so Ryan Rickelton has scored more. Hundreds: Jamie Overton 0, Ryan Rickelton 2. Fifties: 1 and 1.

International numbers up to 5 March 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Jamie Overton
✓ More wickets
🏏 Ryan Rickelton
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Ryan Rickelton
72 avg pts · 217 best · 3 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Jamie Overton
Captaining Ryan Rickelton gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 Analysis & Fantasy Impact

Jamie Overton vs Ryan Rickelton 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.

Ryan Rickelton is a wicket-keeper batter for Mumbai Indians, priced at 9 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1439 fantasy points, averaging 72 pts per game with a best of 217 pts. He has scored 758 IPL runs at a strike rate of 157.6. He has won 3 MOTM awards this season.

International career: Ryan Rickelton has scored 741 T20I runs in 29 matches at an average of 28.50, with 4 half-centuries internationally. In ODIs, he has 552 runs across 19 matches (avg 32.5).

Batting edge: Ryan Rickelton 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, Ryan Rickelton is the stronger pick right now with an average of 72 pts per game and a best score of 217 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, Ryan Rickelton 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.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who has better IPL 2026 stats — Jamie Overton or Ryan Rickelton?

Based on IPL 2026 season data, Ryan Rickelton has the edge with a higher average of 72 fantasy points per game. Ryan Rickelton leads in runs scored (758 runs). Overall Ryan Rickelton is the stronger fantasy pick IPL 2026.

Jamie Overton vs Ryan Rickelton — who is a better fantasy captain?

Ryan Rickelton is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 72 pts per game with a best score of 217 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 Ryan Rickelton?

Ryan Rickelton has the superior batting strike rate in IPL 2026 (157.6), 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 Ryan Rickelton?

Jamie Overton costs 9 Cr and Ryan Rickelton costs 9 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 Ryan Rickelton won?

In IPL 2026, Jamie Overton has won 1 Man of the Match award and Ryan Rickelton has won 3 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Jamie Overton or Ryan Rickelton in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Ryan Rickelton 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 Mumbai Indians. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Jamie Overton or Ryan Rickelton?

Ryan Rickelton has more T20I runs: Jamie Overton has 88 in 27 matches (average 8.8) and Ryan Rickelton has 741 in 29 (average 28.5).

Who has more ODI runs, Jamie Overton or Ryan Rickelton?

Ryan Rickelton has more ODI runs: Jamie Overton has 303 in 16 matches (average 25.3) and Ryan Rickelton has 552 in 19 (average 32.5).

Who has more Test runs, Jamie Overton or Ryan Rickelton?

Ryan Rickelton has more Test runs: Jamie Overton has 106 in 2 matches (average 35.3) and Ryan Rickelton has 897 in 15 (average 37.4).
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