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Jos Buttler vs Ryan Rickelton — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Jos Buttler or Ryan Rickelton?

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. Ryan Rickelton (Mumbai Indians) has 741 T20I runs at avg 28.5 in 29 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
🏏
Ryan Rickelton
🔵 MI · 9 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
🏏
Ryan Rickelton
🔵 Mumbai Indians
🧤 WK🌏 OS🏅 3× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
72
Avg Pts
217
Best FP
172.9
Pts/Cr
756
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.
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 Jos Buttler
10 higher avg pts · 271 best fantasy score · 2× MOTM
🏏 Jos Buttler
VS
🏏 Ryan Rickelton
T20I Career Overview
163Matches29
🏏 Batting
4384Runs741
34.79Batting Avg28.50
2Centuries0
30Half-Centuries4
186Sixes 🔴38
131
Best Score
77*
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Jos Buttler vs Ryan Rickelton — 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 ButtlerRyan Rickelton
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points8272
Best fantasy score271217
Runs800756
Strike rate167.0161.2
Fours6358
Sixes4851
Half-centuries (50+)75
Centuries (100+)11
Highest score131123
Catches1511
Total dismissals2212
International career — T20I
StatisticJos ButtlerRyan Rickelton
Matches16329
Runs4384741
Batting average34.7928.50
Centuries (100+)20
Half-centuries (50+)304

📋 Format by format

T20I. Jos Buttler has played 163 T20Is and Ryan Rickelton 29. Jos Buttler has 4,384 runs at 34.8, against 741 at 28.5 for Ryan Rickelton, so Jos Buttler has scored more. Hundreds: Jos Buttler 2, Ryan Rickelton 0. Fifties: 30 and 4.

ODI. Jos Buttler has played 204 ODIs and Ryan Rickelton 19. Jos Buttler has 5,678 runs at 39.2, against 552 at 32.5 for Ryan Rickelton, so Jos Buttler has scored more. Hundreds: Jos Buttler 11, Ryan Rickelton 1. Fifties: 30 and 2.

Test. Jos Buttler has played 57 Tests and Ryan Rickelton 15. Jos Buttler has 2,907 runs at 31.9 (strike rate 54.2), against 897 at 37.4 (52.9) for Ryan Rickelton, so Jos Buttler has scored more. Hundreds: Jos Buttler 2, Ryan Rickelton 2. Fifties: 18 and 1.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

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

Jos Buttler vs Ryan Rickelton — 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: Ryan Rickelton has scored 741 T20I runs in 29 matches at an average of 28.50, with 4 half-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 Ryan Rickelton?

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 Ryan Rickelton — 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 Ryan Rickelton?

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 Ryan Rickelton?

Jos Buttler costs 10 Cr and Ryan Rickelton costs 9 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 Ryan Rickelton won?

Jos Buttler has won 2 Man of the Match awards and Ryan Rickelton has won 3 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Jos Buttler or Ryan Rickelton 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 Mumbai Indians. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Jos Buttler or Ryan Rickelton?

Jos Buttler has more T20I runs: Jos Buttler has 4,384 in 163 matches (average 34.8) and Ryan Rickelton has 741 in 29 (average 28.5).

Who has more ODI runs, Jos Buttler or Ryan Rickelton?

Jos Buttler has more ODI runs: Jos Buttler has 5,678 in 204 matches (average 39.2) and Ryan Rickelton has 552 in 19 (average 32.5).

Who has more Test runs, Jos Buttler or Ryan Rickelton?

Jos Buttler has more Test runs: Jos Buttler has 2,907 in 57 matches (average 31.9) and Ryan Rickelton has 897 in 15 (average 37.4).
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