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Jos Buttler vs Liam Livingstone — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Jos Buttler or Liam Livingstone?

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.

Jos Buttler (England) has 4,384 T20I runs at avg 34.8 in 163 matches. Liam Livingstone (Sunrisers Hyderabad) has 955 T20I runs at avg 25.1 in 60 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Jos Buttler
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENG · 10 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Liam Livingstone
🌅 SRH · 9.5 cr
🏏
Jos Buttler
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
🧤 WK🌏 OS🏅 2× MOTM
10 cr
Credits
82
Avg Pts
271
Best FP
301.7
Pts/Cr
800
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🏏
Liam Livingstone
🌅 Sunrisers Hyderabad
AR🌏 OS🏅 2× MOTM
9.5 cr
Credits
63
Avg Pts
211
Best FP
140.8
Pts/Cr
453
Total Runs
11
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Jos Buttler
19 higher avg pts · 271 best fantasy score · 2× MOTM
🏏 Jos Buttler
VS
🏏 Liam Livingstone
T20I Career Overview
163Matches60
🏏 Batting
4384Runs955
34.79Batting Avg25.13
2Centuries1
30Half-Centuries2
186Sixes 🔴59
131
Best Score
103
🎳 Bowling
0Wickets33
—Bowling Avg25.39
—Economy Rate8.73
05-Wkt Hauls0
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Best Figures
3/17
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Jos Buttler vs Liam Livingstone — 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
StatisticJos ButtlerLiam Livingstone
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points8263
Best fantasy score271211
Runs800453
Strike rate167.0141.1
Fours6332
Sixes4825
Half-centuries (50+)73
Centuries (100+)10
Highest score13169
Wickets011
Economy rate0.008.68
Best spell (wkts)03
Catches1511
Total dismissals2213
International career — T20I
StatisticJos ButtlerLiam Livingstone
Matches16360
Runs4384955
Batting average34.7925.13
Centuries (100+)21
Half-centuries (50+)302
Wickets033
Bowling average—25.39
Economy rate—8.73

📋 Format by format

T20I. Jos Buttler has played 163 T20Is and Liam Livingstone 60. Jos Buttler has 4,384 runs at 34.8, against 955 at 25.1 for Liam Livingstone, so Jos Buttler has scored more. Hundreds: Jos Buttler 2, Liam Livingstone 1. Fifties: 30 and 2. Liam Livingstone also bowls: 33 wickets at an economy of 8.73, while Jos Buttler has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. Jos Buttler has played 204 ODIs and Liam Livingstone 39. Jos Buttler has 5,678 runs at 39.2, against 932 at 31.1 (111.0) for Liam Livingstone, so Jos Buttler has scored more. Hundreds: Jos Buttler 11, Liam Livingstone 1. Fifties: 30 and 4. Liam Livingstone also bowls: 25 wickets, while Jos Buttler has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Jos Buttler has played 57 Tests and Liam Livingstone 1. Jos Buttler has 2,907 runs at 31.9 (strike rate 54.2), against 16 at 16.0 (88.9) for Liam Livingstone, so Jos Buttler has scored more. Hundreds: Jos Buttler 2, Liam Livingstone 0. Fifties: 18 and 0.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

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

Jos Buttler vs Liam Livingstone — 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.

T20I career: Liam Livingstone has scored 955 T20I runs in 60 matches at an average of 25.13, with 1 century. He has also taken 33 T20I wickets at an average of 25.39 with an economy of 8.73.

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 — Jos Buttler or Liam Livingstone?

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.

Jos Buttler vs Liam Livingstone — 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 — Jos Buttler or Liam Livingstone?

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 Liam Livingstone?

Jos Buttler costs 10 Cr and Liam Livingstone costs 9.5 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 Liam Livingstone won?

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

Should I pick Jos Buttler or Liam Livingstone 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 Sunrisers Hyderabad. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Jos Buttler or Liam Livingstone?

Jos Buttler has more T20I runs: Jos Buttler has 4,384 in 163 matches (average 34.8) and Liam Livingstone has 955 in 60 (average 25.1).

Who has more ODI runs, Jos Buttler or Liam Livingstone?

Jos Buttler has more ODI runs: Jos Buttler has 5,678 in 204 matches (average 39.2) and Liam Livingstone has 932 in 39 (average 31.1).

Who has more Test runs, Jos Buttler or Liam Livingstone?

Jos Buttler has more Test runs: Jos Buttler has 2,907 in 57 matches (average 31.9) and Liam Livingstone has 16 in 1 (average 16.0).
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