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Jofra Archer vs Jos Buttler — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Jofra Archer or Jos Buttler?

Jos Buttler has the edge on the headline numbers: Jos Buttler leads on T20I batting (4,384 runs, avg 34.8). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Jofra Archer (England) has 129 T20I runs at avg 11.7 in 51 matches. Jos Buttler (England) has 4,384 T20I runs at avg 34.8 in 163 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Jofra Archer
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENG · 9 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Jos Buttler
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENG · 10 cr
🏏
Jofra Archer
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
BOWL🌏 OS🏅 1× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
64
Avg Pts
164
Best FP
257.7
Pts/Cr
106
Total Runs
32
Total Wkts
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Jos Buttler
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
🧤 WK🌏 OS🏅 2× MOTM
10 cr
Credits
82
Avg Pts
271
Best FP
251.1
Pts/Cr
800
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Jos Buttler
18 higher avg pts · 271 best fantasy score · 2× MOTM
🏏 Jofra Archer
VS
🏏 Jos Buttler
T20I Career Overview
51Matches163
🏏 Batting
129Runs4384
11.73Batting Avg34.79
150.00Strike Rate—
0Centuries2
0Half-Centuries30
7Sixes 🔴186
21
Best Score
131
🎳 Bowling
68Wickets0
23.00Bowling Avg—
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/33
Best Figures
—
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Jofra Archer vs Jos Buttler — 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
StatisticJofra ArcherJos Buttler
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points6482
Best fantasy score164271
Runs106800
Strike rate93.8167.0
Fours663
Sixes648
Half-centuries (50+)07
Centuries (100+)01
Highest score32131
Wickets320
Economy rate5.610.00
Best spell (wkts)50
Catches515
Total dismissals722
International career — T20I
StatisticJofra ArcherJos Buttler
Matches51163
Runs1294384
Batting average11.7334.79
Strike rate150.0—
Centuries (100+)02
Half-centuries (50+)030
Wickets680
Bowling average23.00—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Jofra Archer has played 51 T20Is and Jos Buttler 163. Jofra Archer has 129 runs at 11.7 (strike rate 150.0), against 4,384 at 34.8 for Jos Buttler, so Jos Buttler has scored more. Hundreds: Jofra Archer 0, Jos Buttler 2. Fifties: 0 and 30. Jofra Archer also bowls: 68 wickets, while Jos Buttler has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. Jofra Archer has played 42 ODIs and Jos Buttler 204. Jofra Archer has 221 runs at 17.0 (strike rate 119.5), against 5,678 at 39.2 for Jos Buttler, so Jos Buttler has scored more. Hundreds: Jofra Archer 0, Jos Buttler 11. Fifties: 0 and 30. Jofra Archer also bowls: 71 wickets, while Jos Buttler has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Jofra Archer has played 23 Tests and Jos Buttler 57. Jofra Archer has 364 runs at 12.1, against 2,907 at 31.9 (54.2) for Jos Buttler, so Jos Buttler has scored more. Hundreds: Jofra Archer 0, Jos Buttler 2. Fifties: 1 and 18. Jofra Archer also bowls: 83 wickets, while Jos Buttler has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 27 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Jofra Archer
✓ More wickets
🏏 Jos Buttler
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Jos Buttler
82 avg pts · 271 best · 2 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Jofra Archer
Captaining Jos Buttler gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Jofra Archer vs Jos Buttler — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Jofra Archer has scored 129 T20I runs in 51 matches at an average of 11.73. He has also taken 68 T20I wickets at an average of 23.00.

T20I career: Jos Buttler has scored 4,384 T20I runs in 163 matches at an average of 34.79, with 2 centuries.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Jos Buttler is the stronger pick with an average of 82 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 fantasy stats — Jofra Archer or Jos Buttler?

Based on recent data, Jos Buttler has the edge with a higher average of 82 fantasy points per game. Jos Buttler leads in runs scored (800 runs). Overall Jos Buttler is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Jofra Archer vs Jos Buttler — who is a better fantasy captain?

Jos Buttler is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 82 pts per game with a best score of 271 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 — Jofra Archer or Jos Buttler?

Jos Buttler has the superior batting strike rate this season (167.0), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Jofra Archer and Jos Buttler?

Jofra Archer costs 9 Cr and Jos Buttler costs 10 Cr in current 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 Jofra Archer and Jos Buttler won?

Jofra Archer has won 1 Man of the Match award and Jos Buttler has won 2 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Jofra Archer or Jos Buttler in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Jos Buttler is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions — if England are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for England. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Jofra Archer or Jos Buttler?

Jos Buttler has more T20I runs: Jofra Archer has 129 in 51 matches (average 11.7) and Jos Buttler has 4,384 in 163 (average 34.8).

Who has more ODI runs, Jofra Archer or Jos Buttler?

Jos Buttler has more ODI runs: Jofra Archer has 221 in 42 matches (average 17.0) and Jos Buttler has 5,678 in 204 (average 39.2).

Who has more Test runs, Jofra Archer or Jos Buttler?

Jos Buttler has more Test runs: Jofra Archer has 364 in 23 matches (average 12.1) and Jos Buttler has 2,907 in 57 (average 31.9).
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