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Joe Root vs Steve Smith — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Joe Root (England) has 881 T20I runs at avg 36.7 in 31 matches. Steve Smith (Australia) has 1,090 T20I runs at avg 25.4 in 66 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.
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Joe Root vs Steve Smith 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.
Joe Root is a specialist batter for England, priced at 10 Cr this season. No IPL 2026 performance data recorded yet — see international career stats below.
International career: Joe Root has scored 7,329 ODI runs in 183 matches at an average of 49.19, with 19 centuries internationally. He has also taken 29 ODI wickets at an average of 57.86 with an economy of 5.91. In TESTs, he has 13,943 runs across 163 matches (avg 50.9).
Steve Smith is a specialist batter for Australia, priced at 10 Cr. No IPL 2026 performance data recorded yet — see international career stats below.
International career: Steve Smith has scored 5,668 ODI runs in 167 matches at an average of 42.94, with 12 centuries internationally. He has also taken 28 ODI wickets at an average of 34.68 with an economy of 5.41. In TESTs, he has 10,763 runs across 123 matches (avg 56.1).
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Joe Root is the stronger pick right now with an average of 0 pts per game and a best score of 0 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, Joe Root 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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