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Jofra Archer vs Marco Jansen: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better — Jofra Archer or Marco Jansen?

Marco Jansen has the edge on the headline numbers: Marco Jansen leads on T20I batting (268 runs, avg 17.9). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Jofra Archer (England) has 129 T20I runs at avg 11.7 in 51 matches. Marco Jansen (Punjab Kings) has 268 T20I runs at avg 17.9 in 30 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
🏏
Marco Jansen
🦁 PBKS · 9 cr
🏏
Jofra Archer
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
BOWL🌏 OS🏅 1× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
64
Avg Pts
164
Best FP
314.4
Pts/Cr
106
Total Runs
32
Total Wkts
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Marco Jansen
🦁 Punjab Kings
AR🌏 OS
9 cr
Credits
57
Avg Pts
204
Best FP
136.4
Pts/Cr
295
Total Runs
20
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 Jofra Archer
7 higher avg pts · 164 best fantasy score · 1× MOTM
🏏 Jofra Archer
VS
🏏 Marco Jansen
T20I Career Overview
51Matches30
🏏 Batting
129Runs268
11.73Batting Avg17.87
150.00Strike Rate153.14
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries2
7Sixes 🔴20
21
Best Score
55*
🎳 Bowling
68Wickets33
23.00Bowling Avg29.76
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/33
Best Figures
4/22
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Jofra Archer vs Marco Jansen — 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 ArcherMarco Jansen
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points6457
Best fantasy score164204
Runs106295
Strike rate93.899.3
Fours631
Sixes612
Half-centuries (50+)03
Highest score3285
Wickets3220
Economy rate5.617.08
Best spell (wkts)54
Catches513
Total dismissals715
International career — T20I
StatisticJofra ArcherMarco Jansen
Matches5130
Runs129268
Batting average11.7317.87
Strike rate150.0153.1
Half-centuries (50+)02
Wickets6833
Bowling average23.0029.76

📋 Format by format

T20I. Jofra Archer has played 51 T20Is and Marco Jansen 30. Jofra Archer has 129 runs at 11.7 (strike rate 150.0), against 268 at 17.9 (153.1) for Marco Jansen, so Marco Jansen has scored more. With the ball, Jofra Archer has 68 wickets and Marco Jansen 33; Jofra Archer has more wickets.

ODI. Jofra Archer has played 42 ODIs and Marco Jansen 34. Jofra Archer has 221 runs at 17.0 (strike rate 119.5), against 647 at 27.0 for Marco Jansen, so Marco Jansen has scored more. With the ball, Jofra Archer has 71 wickets and Marco Jansen 52; Jofra Archer has more wickets.

Test. Jofra Archer has played 23 Tests and Marco Jansen 21. Jofra Archer has 364 runs at 12.1, against 624 at 23.1 (54.5) for Marco Jansen, so Marco Jansen has scored more. With the ball, Jofra Archer has 83 wickets and Marco Jansen 89 at 3.31; Marco Jansen has more wickets.

International numbers up to 27 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Jofra Archer
✓ More wickets
✓ Better economy rate
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
🏏 Marco Jansen
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Jofra Archer
64 avg pts · 164 best · 1 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Marco Jansen
Captaining Jofra Archer gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Jofra Archer vs Marco Jansen — 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: Marco Jansen has scored 268 T20I runs in 30 matches at an average of 17.87, with 2 half-centuries. He has also taken 33 T20I wickets at an average of 29.76.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Jofra Archer is the stronger pick with an average of 64 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 Marco Jansen?

Based on recent data, Jofra Archer has the edge with a higher average of 64 fantasy points per game. Marco Jansen leads in runs scored (295 runs). Overall Jofra Archer is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Jofra Archer vs Marco Jansen — who is a better fantasy captain?

Jofra Archer is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 64 pts per game with a best score of 204 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 Marco Jansen?

Marco Jansen has the superior batting strike rate this season (99.3), 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 Marco Jansen?

Jofra Archer costs 9 Cr and Marco Jansen costs 9 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 Marco Jansen won?

Jofra Archer has won 1 Man of the Match award and Marco Jansen has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Jofra Archer or Marco Jansen in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Jofra Archer 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 Punjab Kings. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Jofra Archer or Marco Jansen?

Marco Jansen has more T20I runs: Jofra Archer has 129 in 51 matches (average 11.7) and Marco Jansen has 268 in 30 (average 17.9).

Who has taken more T20I wickets, Jofra Archer or Marco Jansen?

Jofra Archer has more T20I wickets: Jofra Archer has 68 at an average of 23.0 and Marco Jansen has 33 at 29.8.

Who has more ODI runs, Jofra Archer or Marco Jansen?

Marco Jansen has more ODI runs: Jofra Archer has 221 in 42 matches (average 17.0) and Marco Jansen has 647 in 34 (average 27.0).

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Jofra Archer or Marco Jansen?

Jofra Archer has more ODI wickets: Jofra Archer has 71 at an average of 26.4 and Marco Jansen has 52 at 33.8.

Who has more Test runs, Jofra Archer or Marco Jansen?

Marco Jansen has more Test runs: Jofra Archer has 364 in 23 matches (average 12.1) and Marco Jansen has 624 in 21 (average 23.1).

Who has taken more Test wickets, Jofra Archer or Marco Jansen?

Marco Jansen has more Test wickets: Jofra Archer has 83 at an average of 28.6 and Marco Jansen has 89 at 21.1.
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