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Jos Buttler vs Krunal Pandya — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Jos Buttler (Gujarat Titans) averages 71 fantasy pts per match. Krunal Pandya (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 50 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Jos Buttler vs Krunal Pandya — 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).
| Statistic | Jos Buttler | Krunal Pandya |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 17 | 16 |
| Avg fantasy points | 71 | 50 |
| Best fantasy score | 130 | 131 |
| Runs | 526 | 226 |
| Strike rate | 152.5 | 145.8 |
| Fours | 51 | 20 |
| Sixes | 26 | 11 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 4 | 1 |
| Highest score | 60 | 73 |
| Wickets | 0 | 14 |
| Economy rate | 0.00 | 8.42 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 2 |
| Catches | 23 | 2 |
| Total dismissals | 27 | 2 |
| Statistic | Jos Buttler | Krunal Pandya |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 152 | 28 |
| Runs | 3999 | 184 |
| Batting average | 34.18 | 16.73 |
| Strike rate | 148.2 | 95.3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 28 | 0 |
| Wickets | 0 | 15 |
| Bowling average | — | 36.93 |
| Economy rate | — | 8.11 |
Jos Buttler vs Krunal Pandya 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 17 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1200 fantasy points, averaging 71 pts per game with a best of 130 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 526 IPL runs at a strike rate of 152.5.
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).
Krunal Pandya is a all-rounder for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 8.5 Cr. Across 16 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 801 fantasy points, averaging 50 pts per game with a best of 131 pts. He has scored 226 IPL runs at a strike rate of 145.8, picking up 14 IPL wickets at an economy of 8.42.
International career: Krunal Pandya has scored 184 T20I runs in 28 matches at an average of 16.73 internationally. He has also taken 15 T20I wickets at an average of 36.93 with an economy of 8.11.
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.
Bowling edge: Krunal Pandya 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, Jos Buttler is the stronger pick right now with an average of 71 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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