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Jos Buttler vs Kane Williamson — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Jos Buttler (Gujarat Titans) averages 76 fantasy pts per match. Kane Williamson (New Zealand) averages 0 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Jos Buttler vs Kane Williamson 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.
Jos Buttler is a wicket-keeper batter for Gujarat Titans, priced at 10 Cr this season. Over 15 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1142 fantasy points, averaging 76 pts per game with a best of 130 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 498 IPL runs at a strike rate of 159.1.
International career: Jos Buttler has scored 5,473 ODI runs in 194 matches at an average of 39.66, with 11 centuries internationally. In T20Is, he has 3,999 runs across 152 matches (avg 34.2).
Kane Williamson is a specialist batter for New Zealand, priced at 10 Cr. No fantasy performance data recorded yet — see international career stats below.
International career: Kane Williamson has scored 7,145 ODI runs in 173 matches at an average of 47.95, with 15 centuries internationally. He has also taken 37 ODI wickets at an average of 35.41 with an economy of 5.36. In TESTs, he has 9,461 runs across 108 matches (avg 54.7).
Batting edge: Jos Buttler 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.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Jos Buttler is the stronger pick right now with an average of 76 pts per game and a best score of 130 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, Jos Buttler 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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