Joe Root vs Trent Boult — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Joe Root vs Trent Boult 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 fantasy 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).

Trent Boult is a specialist bowler for Mumbai Indians, priced at 9 Cr. Across 5 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 78 fantasy points, averaging 16 pts per game with a best of 35 pts. He has scored 8 IPL runs at a strike rate of 200, picking up 2 IPL wickets at an economy of 11.60.

International career: Trent Boult has scored 216 ODI runs in 111 matches at an average of 9.00 internationally. He has also taken 206 ODI wickets at an average of 24.64 with an economy of 5.05. In TESTs, he has 759 runs across 78 matches (avg 15.8).

Batting edge: Trent Boult 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: Trent Boult 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, Trent Boult is the stronger pick right now with an average of 16 pts per game and a best score of 35 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, Trent Boult 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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