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Jamie Overton vs Travis Head — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Jamie Overton or Travis Head?

Jamie Overton has the edge on the headline numbers: Jamie Overton averages 56 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Travis Head's 55. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Jamie Overton (Chennai Super Kings) averages 56 fantasy pts per match. Travis Head (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 55 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
🏏
Travis Head
🌅 SRH · 9 cr
🏏
Jamie Overton
🦁 Chennai Super Kings
BOWL🌏 OS🏅 1× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
56
Avg Pts
119
Best FP
160.7
Pts/Cr
150
Total Runs
22
Total Wkts
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Travis Head
🌅 Sunrisers Hyderabad
BAT🌏 OS🏅 1× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
55
Avg Pts
172
Best FP
142.3
Pts/Cr
655
Total Runs
1
Total Wkts
📊Showing IPL 2026 season stats
⚖️ Too Close to Call
Both players are evenly matched — pick based on ground & match-up!
🏏 Jamie Overton
VS
🏏 Travis Head
T20I Career Overview
27Matches53
🏏 Batting
88Runs1335
8.80Batting Avg28.40
104.76Strike Rate157.24
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries6
3Sixes 🔴60
19
Best Score
91
🎳 Bowling
31Wickets1
17.23Bowling Avg56.00
—Economy Rate9.33
05-Wkt Hauls0
3/18
Best Figures
1/16
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Jamie Overton vs Travis Head — 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 OvertonTravis Head
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points5655
Best fantasy score119172
Runs150655
Strike rate142.9120.0
Fours1385
Sixes623
Half-centuries (50+)03
Centuries (100+)01
Highest score27112
Wickets221
Economy rate7.485.00
Best spell (wkts)31
Catches123
Total dismissals123
International career — T20I
StatisticJamie OvertonTravis Head
Matches2753
Runs881335
Batting average8.8028.40
Strike rate104.8157.2
Half-centuries (50+)06
Wickets311
Bowling average17.2356.00
Economy rate—9.33

📋 Format by format

T20I. Jamie Overton has played 27 T20Is and Travis Head 53. Jamie Overton has 88 runs at 8.8 (strike rate 104.8), against 1,335 at 28.4 (157.2) for Travis Head, so Travis Head has scored more. With the ball, Jamie Overton has 31 wickets and Travis Head 1 at 9.33; Jamie Overton has more wickets.

ODI. Jamie Overton has played 16 ODIs and Travis Head 85. Jamie Overton has 303 runs at 25.3, against 3,273 at 43.6 for Travis Head, so Travis Head has scored more. Hundreds: Jamie Overton 0, Travis Head 8. Fifties: 1 and 18. With the ball, Jamie Overton has 17 wickets and Travis Head 28 at 5.76; Travis Head has more wickets.

Test. Jamie Overton has played 2 Tests and Travis Head 67. Jamie Overton has 106 runs at 35.3 (strike rate 67.5), against 4,653 at 43.1 (69.7) for Travis Head, so Travis Head has scored more. Hundreds: Jamie Overton 0, Travis Head 12. Fifties: 1 and 20. With the ball, Jamie Overton has 4 wickets at an economy of 4.13 and Travis Head 16 at 3.70; Travis Head has more wickets.

International numbers up to 22 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Jamie Overton
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More wickets
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
🏏 Travis Head
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Better economy rate
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
Both players are closely matched — consider pitch conditions and recent form before choosing captain.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Jamie Overton vs Travis Head — 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: Travis Head has scored 1,335 T20I runs in 53 matches at an average of 28.40, with 6 half-centuries. He has also taken 1 T20I wickets at an average of 56.00 with an economy of 9.33.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Jamie Overton is the stronger pick with an average of 56 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 Travis Head?

Based on IPL 2026 season data, Jamie Overton has the edge with a higher average of 56 fantasy points per game. Travis Head leads in runs scored (655 runs). Overall Jamie Overton is the stronger fantasy pick IPL 2026.

Jamie Overton vs Travis Head — who is a better fantasy captain?

Jamie Overton is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 56 pts per game with a best score of 172 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 Travis Head?

Jamie Overton has the superior batting strike rate in IPL 2026 (142.9), 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 Travis Head?

Jamie Overton costs 9 Cr and Travis Head 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 Travis Head won?

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

Should I pick Jamie Overton or Travis Head 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 Sunrisers Hyderabad. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Jamie Overton or Travis Head?

Travis Head has more T20I runs: Jamie Overton has 88 in 27 matches (average 8.8) and Travis Head has 1,335 in 53 (average 28.4).

Who has more ODI runs, Jamie Overton or Travis Head?

Travis Head has more ODI runs: Jamie Overton has 303 in 16 matches (average 25.3) and Travis Head has 3,273 in 85 (average 43.6).

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Jamie Overton or Travis Head?

Travis Head has more ODI wickets: Jamie Overton has 17 at an average of 29.8 and Travis Head has 28 at 40.6.

Who has more Test runs, Jamie Overton or Travis Head?

Travis Head has more Test runs: Jamie Overton has 106 in 2 matches (average 35.3) and Travis Head has 4,653 in 67 (average 43.1).
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