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Jos Buttler vs Nitish Rana — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Jos Buttler (Gujarat Titans) averages 68 fantasy pts per match. Nitish Rana (Delhi Capitals) averages 63 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Jos Buttler vs Nitish Rana — 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 | Nitish Rana |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 11 |
| Avg fantasy points | 68 | 63 |
| Best fantasy score | 130 | 212 |
| Runs | 532 | 230 |
| Strike rate | 154.7 | 140.2 |
| Fours | 52 | 28 |
| Sixes | 27 | 10 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 4 | 2 |
| Highest score | 60 | 91 |
| Wickets | 0 | 7 |
| Economy rate | 0.00 | 5.17 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 6 |
| Catches | 28 | 2 |
| Total dismissals | 38 | 3 |
Jos Buttler vs Nitish Rana 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 9.5 Cr this season. Over 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1367 fantasy points, averaging 68 pts per game with a best of 130 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 532 IPL runs at a strike rate of 154.7.
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).
Nitish Rana is a specialist batter for Delhi Capitals, priced at 8.5 Cr. Across 11 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 688 fantasy points, averaging 63 pts per game with a best of 212 pts. He has scored 230 IPL runs at a strike rate of 140.2, picking up 7 IPL wickets at an economy of 5.17.
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: Nitish Rana 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 68 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.
Stats are updated after every IPL 2026 match. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool or check the Fantasy Leaderboard to see how top managers are building their teams.
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