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Jos Buttler vs Shreyas Iyer: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
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. Shreyas Iyer (India) has 1,615 T20I runs at avg 33.0 in 68 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.
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Jos Buttler vs Shreyas Iyer · 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 | Shreyas Iyer |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 82 | 43 |
| Best fantasy score | 271 | 200 |
| Runs | 800 | 514 |
| Strike rate | 167.0 | 140.8 |
| Fours | 63 | 43 |
| Sixes | 48 | 20 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 7 | 1 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 1 |
| Highest score | 131 | 102 |
| Catches | 15 | 6 |
| Total dismissals | 22 | 8 |
| Statistic | Jos Buttler | Shreyas Iyer |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 163 | 68 |
| Runs | 4384 | 1615 |
| Batting average | 34.79 | 32.96 |
| Centuries (100+) | 2 | 1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 30 | 10 |
| Economy rate | — | 6.00 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Jos Buttler has played 163 T20Is and Shreyas Iyer 68. Jos Buttler has 4,384 runs at 34.8, against 1,615 at 33.0 for Shreyas Iyer, so Jos Buttler has scored more. Hundreds: Jos Buttler 2, Shreyas Iyer 1. Fifties: 30 and 10.
ODI. Jos Buttler has played 204 ODIs and Shreyas Iyer 82. Jos Buttler has 5,678 runs at 39.2, against 3,136 at 45.5 for Shreyas Iyer, so Jos Buttler has scored more. Hundreds: Jos Buttler 11, Shreyas Iyer 5. Fifties: 30 and 24.
Test. Jos Buttler has played 57 Tests and Shreyas Iyer 14. Jos Buttler has 2,907 runs at 31.9 (strike rate 54.2), against 811 at 36.9 (63.0) for Shreyas Iyer, so Jos Buttler has scored more. Hundreds: Jos Buttler 2, Shreyas Iyer 1. Fifties: 18 and 5.
International numbers up to 26 July 2026.
What is happening now
England's white-ball great and the 2022 Orange Cap winner
11 Jul 2026: 131 off 64 balls in the fifth T20I against India, in a 233-run stand in 103 balls with Harry Brook, the second-largest T20I partnership by full-member sides.
Full Buttler profile →Did you know: Jos Buttler
- Born 8 September 1990. England wicketkeeper-batter and former captain.
- Plays for Lancashire.
- 11 ODI hundreds and 2 T20I hundreds.
- Scored two unbeaten IPL centuries in 2024, including in his 100th IPL match.
🧠Quick quiz: Jos Buttler and Shreyas Iyer
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- 1. How many runs did Buttler score to win the IPL 2022 Orange Cap?
- 2. Whose 848 runs from IPL 2016 did Buttler pass in 2022?
Jos Buttler vs Shreyas Iyer · 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: Shreyas Iyer has scored 1,615 T20I runs in 68 matches at an average of 32.96, with 1 century.
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.
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