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Jos Buttler vs Phil Salt — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Jos Buttler or Phil Salt?

Phil Salt has the edge on the headline numbers: Phil Salt leads on T20I batting (1,852 runs, avg 34.9). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Jos Buttler (England) has 4,384 T20I runs at avg 34.8 in 163 matches. Phil Salt (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) has 1,852 T20I runs at avg 34.9 in 65 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
🏏
Phil Salt
🔴 RCB · 9.5 cr
🏏
Jos Buttler
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
🧤 WK🌏 OS🏅 2× MOTM
10 cr
Credits
82
Avg Pts
271
Best FP
251.1
Pts/Cr
800
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🏏
Phil Salt
🔴 Royal Challengers Bengaluru
🧤 WK🌏 OS🏅 2× MOTM
9.5 cr
Credits
54
Avg Pts
166
Best FP
108.9
Pts/Cr
532
Total Runs
0
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
28 higher avg pts · 271 best fantasy score · 2× MOTM
🏏 Jos Buttler
VS
🏏 Phil Salt
T20I Career Overview
163Matches65
🏏 Batting
4384Runs1852
34.79Batting Avg34.94
—Strike Rate163.75
2Centuries4
30Half-Centuries10
186Sixes 🔴87
131
Best Score
141*
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Jos Buttler vs Phil Salt — 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 ButtlerPhil Salt
Matches2019
Avg fantasy points8254
Best fantasy score271166
Runs800532
Strike rate167.0137.8
Fours6347
Sixes4823
Half-centuries (50+)74
Centuries (100+)10
Highest score13178
Catches1512
Total dismissals2214
International career — T20I
StatisticJos ButtlerPhil Salt
Matches16365
Runs43841852
Batting average34.7934.94
Strike rate—163.8
Centuries (100+)24
Half-centuries (50+)3010

📋 Format by format

T20I. Jos Buttler has played 163 T20Is and Phil Salt 65. Jos Buttler has 4,384 runs at 34.8, against 1,852 at 34.9 (163.8) for Phil Salt, so Jos Buttler has scored more. Hundreds: Jos Buttler 2, Phil Salt 4. Fifties: 30 and 10.

ODI. Jos Buttler has played 204 ODIs and Phil Salt 33. Jos Buttler has 5,678 runs at 39.2, against 988 at 32.9 (116.5) for Phil Salt, so Jos Buttler has scored more. Hundreds: Jos Buttler 11, Phil Salt 1. Fifties: 30 and 5.

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
🏏 Phil Salt
Evenly matched
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Jos Buttler
82 avg pts · 271 best · 2 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Phil Salt
Captaining Jos Buttler gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Jos Buttler vs Phil Salt — 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: Phil Salt has scored 1,852 T20I runs in 65 matches at an average of 34.94, with 4 centuries.

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 Phil Salt?

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 Phil Salt — 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 Phil Salt?

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 Phil Salt?

Jos Buttler costs 10 Cr and Phil Salt 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 Phil Salt won?

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

Should I pick Jos Buttler or Phil Salt 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 Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Jos Buttler or Phil Salt?

Jos Buttler has more T20I runs: Jos Buttler has 4,384 in 163 matches (average 34.8) and Phil Salt has 1,852 in 65 (average 34.9).

Who has more ODI runs, Jos Buttler or Phil Salt?

Jos Buttler has more ODI runs: Jos Buttler has 5,678 in 204 matches (average 39.2) and Phil Salt has 988 in 33 (average 32.9).
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