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Jos Buttler vs Lahiru Udara: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Q: Who has better IPL 2026 stats — Jos Buttler or Lahiru Udara?

Based on IPL 2026 season data, Lahiru Udara has the edge with a higher average of 84 fantasy points per game. Jos Buttler leads in runs scored (800 runs). Overall Lahiru Udara is the stronger fantasy pick IPL 2026.

Q: Who has a better strike rate — Jos Buttler or Lahiru Udara?

Jos Buttler has the superior batting strike rate in IPL 2026 (167.0), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

Q: What is the price difference between Jos Buttler and Lahiru Udara?

Jos Buttler costs 10 Cr and Lahiru Udara costs 8.5 Cr in IPL 2026 fantasy. The player with lower credits who delivers similar points gives you better value, freeing up budget for other expensive picks.

Q: How many MOTM awards have Jos Buttler and Lahiru Udara won?

In IPL 2026, Jos Buttler has won 2 Man of the Match awards and Lahiru Udara has won 1 MOTM award. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Who is better — Jos Buttler or Lahiru Udara?

Compare batting averages, strike rates, wickets and IPL fantasy points below.

Jos Buttler (England) has 4,384 T20I runs at avg 34.8 in 163 matches. Lahiru Udara (Sri Lanka) — international career stats below. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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PLAYER 1

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Jos Buttler

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENG · 10 cr

PLAYER 2

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Lahiru Udara

🇱🇰 SL · 8.5 cr

🏏

Jos Buttler

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England

🧤 WK🌏 OS🏅 2× MOTM

10 cr

Credits

Avg Pts

271

Best FP

301.7

Pts/Cr

800

Total Runs

Total Wkts

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Lahiru Udara

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

🧤 WK🏅 1× MOTM

8.5 cr

Credits

Avg Pts

268

Best FP

148.9

Pts/Cr

705

Total Runs

Total Wkts

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⚖️ Too Close to Call

Both players are evenly matched — pick based on ground & match-up!

🏏 Jos Buttler

🏏 Lahiru Udara

T20I Career Overview

163Matches—

🏏 Batting

4384Runs—

34.79Batting Avg—

2Centuries—

30Half-Centuries—

186Sixes 🔴—

131

Best Score

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Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Jos Buttler vs Lahiru Udara — 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
Statistic	Jos Buttler	Lahiru Udara
Matches	20	15
Avg fantasy points	82	84
Best fantasy score	271	268
Runs	800	705
Strike rate	167.0	120.9
Fours	63	87
Sixes	48	22
Half-centuries (50+)	7	4
Centuries (100+)	1	2
Highest score	131	188
Catches	15	9
Total dismissals	22	11

Stats updated 27 Oct 2026

⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick

🏏 Jos Buttler

✓ Superior run-scorer

✓ Higher strike rate

✓ More big-hitting sixes

✓ More MOTM awards

🏏 Lahiru Udara

✓ Higher avg fantasy pts

👑 Captaincy Recommendation

Both players are closely matched — consider pitch conditions and recent form before choosing captain.

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Jos Buttler

England's white-ball great and the 2022 Orange Cap winner

11 Jul 2026: 131 off 64 balls in the fifth T20I against India, in a 233-run stand in 103 balls with Harry Brook, the second-largest T20I partnership by full-member sides.

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📝 T20I Career Comparison

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

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

Lahiru Udara does not have T20I career data recorded yet.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Lahiru Udara is the stronger pick with an average of 84 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 — Jos Buttler or Lahiru Udara?

Based on recent data, Lahiru Udara has the edge with a higher average of 84 fantasy points per game. Jos Buttler leads in runs scored (800 runs). Overall Lahiru Udara is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Jos Buttler vs Lahiru Udara — who is a better fantasy captain?

Lahiru Udara is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 84 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 — Jos Buttler or Lahiru Udara?

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 Jos Buttler and Lahiru Udara?

Jos Buttler costs 10 Cr and Lahiru Udara costs 8.5 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 Jos Buttler and Lahiru Udara won?

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

Should I pick Jos Buttler or Lahiru Udara in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Lahiru Udara 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 Sri Lanka. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

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