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Jos Buttler vs Sam Curran — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Jos Buttler or Sam Curran?

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. Sam Curran (England) has 744 T20I runs at avg 21.3 in 80 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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

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PLAYER 1
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Jos Buttler
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENG · 10 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Sam Curran
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENG · 10.5 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
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Sam Curran
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
AR🌏 OS
10.5 cr
Credits
79
Avg Pts
171
Best FP
134.8
Pts/Cr
463
Total Runs
19
Total Wkts
⚖️ Too Close to Call
Both players are evenly matched — pick based on ground & match-up!
🏏 Jos Buttler
VS
🏏 Sam Curran
T20I Career Overview
163Matches80
🏏 Batting
4384Runs744
34.79Batting Avg21.26
—Strike Rate129.84
2Centuries0
30Half-Centuries2
186Sixes 🔴32
131
Best Score
58
🎳 Bowling
0Wickets73
—Bowling Avg26.90
05-Wkt Hauls0
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Best Figures
5/10
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Jos Buttler vs Sam Curran — 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 ButtlerSam Curran
Matches2018
Avg fantasy points8279
Best fantasy score271171
Runs800463
Strike rate167.0110.0
Fours6338
Sixes4813
Half-centuries (50+)72
Centuries (100+)11
Highest score131111
Wickets019
Economy rate0.007.55
Best spell (wkts)04
Catches157
Total dismissals228
International career — T20I
StatisticJos ButtlerSam Curran
Matches16380
Runs4384744
Batting average34.7921.26
Strike rate—129.8
Centuries (100+)20
Half-centuries (50+)302
Wickets073
Bowling average—26.90

📋 Format by format

T20I. Jos Buttler has played 163 T20Is and Sam Curran 80. Jos Buttler has 4,384 runs at 34.8, against 744 at 21.3 (129.8) for Sam Curran, so Jos Buttler has scored more. Hundreds: Jos Buttler 2, Sam Curran 0. Fifties: 30 and 2. Sam Curran also bowls: 73 wickets, while Jos Buttler has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. Jos Buttler has played 204 ODIs and Sam Curran 44. Jos Buttler has 5,678 runs at 39.2, against 668 at 22.3 (90.9) for Sam Curran, so Jos Buttler has scored more. Hundreds: Jos Buttler 11, Sam Curran 0. Fifties: 30 and 2. Sam Curran also bowls: 43 wickets at an economy of 6.08, while Jos Buttler has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Jos Buttler has played 57 Tests and Sam Curran 24. Jos Buttler has 2,907 runs at 31.9 (strike rate 54.2), against 815 at 24.7 (64.1) for Sam Curran, so Jos Buttler has scored more. Hundreds: Jos Buttler 2, Sam Curran 0. Fifties: 18 and 3. Sam Curran also bowls: 47 wickets at an economy of 3.24, while Jos Buttler has not taken a Test wicket.

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
✓ More MOTM awards
🏏 Sam Curran
✓ More wickets
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
Both players are closely matched — consider pitch conditions and recent form before choosing captain.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Jos Buttler vs Sam Curran — 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: Sam Curran has scored 744 T20I runs in 80 matches at an average of 21.26, with 2 half-centuries. He has also taken 73 T20I wickets at an average of 26.90.

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 Sam Curran?

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 Sam Curran — 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 Sam Curran?

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 Sam Curran?

Jos Buttler costs 10 Cr and Sam Curran costs 10.5 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 Sam Curran won?

Jos Buttler has won 2 Man of the Match awards and Sam Curran has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Jos Buttler or Sam Curran 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 England. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Jos Buttler or Sam Curran?

Jos Buttler has more T20I runs: Jos Buttler has 4,384 in 163 matches (average 34.8) and Sam Curran has 744 in 80 (average 21.3).

Who has more ODI runs, Jos Buttler or Sam Curran?

Jos Buttler has more ODI runs: Jos Buttler has 5,678 in 204 matches (average 39.2) and Sam Curran has 668 in 44 (average 22.3).

Who has more Test runs, Jos Buttler or Sam Curran?

Jos Buttler has more Test runs: Jos Buttler has 2,907 in 57 matches (average 31.9) and Sam Curran has 815 in 24 (average 24.7).
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