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Jos Buttler vs Shai Hope — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Jos Buttler or Shai Hope?

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. Shai Hope (West Indies) has 1,743 T20I runs at avg 30.1 in 70 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
🏏
Shai Hope
🏏 WI · 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
🏏
Shai Hope
🏏 West Indies
🧤 WK🏅 1× MOTM
9.5 cr
Credits
94
Avg Pts
259
Best FP
177.2
Pts/Cr
965
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 Shai Hope
12 higher avg pts · 259 best fantasy score · 1× MOTM
🏏 Jos Buttler
VS
🏏 Shai Hope
T20I Career Overview
163Matches70
🏏 Batting
4384Runs1743
34.79Batting Avg30.05
2Centuries1
30Half-Centuries12
186Sixes 🔴89
131
Best Score
102*
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Jos Buttler vs Shai Hope — 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 ButtlerShai Hope
Matches2018
Avg fantasy points8294
Best fantasy score271259
Runs800965
Strike rate167.080.1
Fours6376
Sixes4828
Half-centuries (50+)74
Centuries (100+)15
Highest score131162
Catches1514
Total dismissals2222
International career — T20I
StatisticJos ButtlerShai Hope
Matches16370
Runs43841743
Batting average34.7930.05
Centuries (100+)21
Half-centuries (50+)3012

📋 Format by format

T20I. Jos Buttler has played 163 T20Is and Shai Hope 70. Jos Buttler has 4,384 runs at 34.8, against 1,743 at 30.1 for Shai Hope, so Jos Buttler has scored more. Hundreds: Jos Buttler 2, Shai Hope 1. Fifties: 30 and 12.

ODI. Jos Buttler has played 204 ODIs and Shai Hope 158. Jos Buttler has 5,678 runs at 39.2, against 6,590 at 51.5 for Shai Hope, so Shai Hope has scored more. Hundreds: Jos Buttler 11, Shai Hope 21. Fifties: 30 and 32.

Test. Jos Buttler has played 57 Tests and Shai Hope 49. Jos Buttler has 2,907 runs at 31.9 (strike rate 54.2), against 2,518 at 28.0 (44.0) for Shai Hope, so Jos Buttler has scored more. Hundreds: Jos Buttler 2, Shai Hope 5. Fifties: 18 and 7.

International numbers up to 2 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Jos Buttler
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ More MOTM awards
🏏 Shai Hope
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Shai Hope
94 avg pts · 259 best · 1 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Jos Buttler
Captaining Shai Hope gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Jos Buttler vs Shai Hope — 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: Shai Hope has scored 1,743 T20I runs in 70 matches at an average of 30.05, with 1 century.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Shai Hope is the stronger pick with an average of 94 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 Shai Hope?

Based on recent data, Shai Hope has the edge with a higher average of 94 fantasy points per game. Shai Hope leads in runs scored (965 runs). Overall Shai Hope is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Jos Buttler vs Shai Hope — who is a better fantasy captain?

Shai Hope is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 94 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 Shai Hope?

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 Shai Hope?

Jos Buttler costs 10 Cr and Shai Hope 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 Shai Hope won?

Jos Buttler has won 2 Man of the Match awards and Shai Hope has won 1 MOTM award. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Jos Buttler or Shai Hope in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Shai Hope 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 West Indies. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Jos Buttler or Shai Hope?

Jos Buttler has more T20I runs: Jos Buttler has 4,384 in 163 matches (average 34.8) and Shai Hope has 1,743 in 70 (average 30.1).

Who has more ODI runs, Jos Buttler or Shai Hope?

Shai Hope has more ODI runs: Jos Buttler has 5,678 in 204 matches (average 39.2) and Shai Hope has 6,590 in 158 (average 51.5).

Who has more Test runs, Jos Buttler or Shai Hope?

Jos Buttler has more Test runs: Jos Buttler has 2,907 in 57 matches (average 31.9) and Shai Hope has 2,518 in 49 (average 28.0).
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