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Jos Buttler vs Tim David — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Jos Buttler or Tim David?

Tim David has the edge on the headline numbers: Tim David leads on T20I batting (1,679 runs, avg 35.0). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Jos Buttler (England) has 4,384 T20I runs at avg 34.8 in 163 matches. Tim David (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) has 1,679 T20I runs at avg 35.0 in 74 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
🏏
Tim David
🔴 RCB · 9 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
🏏
Tim David
🔴 Royal Challengers Bengaluru
BAT🌏 OS
9 cr
Credits
38
Avg Pts
118
Best FP
146.4
Pts/Cr
369
Total Runs
1
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
44 higher avg pts · 271 best fantasy score · 2× MOTM
🏏 Jos Buttler
VS
🏏 Tim David
T20I Career Overview
163Matches74
🏏 Batting
4384Runs1679
34.79Batting Avg34.98
—Strike Rate169.08
2Centuries1
30Half-Centuries9
186Sixes 🔴110
131
Best Score
102*
🎳 Bowling
0Wickets5
—Bowling Avg51.00
—Economy Rate9.33
05-Wkt Hauls0
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Best Figures
1/18
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Jos Buttler vs Tim David — 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 ButtlerTim David
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points8238
Best fantasy score271118
Runs800369
Strike rate167.0142.5
Fours6322
Sixes4824
Half-centuries (50+)71
Centuries (100+)10
Highest score13168
Wickets01
Economy rate0.003.18
Best spell (wkts)01
Catches1511
Total dismissals2211
International career — T20I
StatisticJos ButtlerTim David
Matches16374
Runs43841679
Batting average34.7934.98
Strike rate—169.1
Centuries (100+)21
Half-centuries (50+)309
Wickets05
Bowling average—51.00
Economy rate—9.33

📋 Format by format

T20I. Jos Buttler has played 163 T20Is and Tim David 74. Jos Buttler has 4,384 runs at 34.8, against 1,679 at 35.0 (169.1) for Tim David, so Jos Buttler has scored more. Hundreds: Jos Buttler 2, Tim David 1. Fifties: 30 and 9. Tim David also bowls: 5 wickets at an economy of 9.33, while Jos Buttler has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. Jos Buttler has played 204 ODIs and Tim David 4. Jos Buttler has 5,678 runs at 39.2, against 45 at 11.3 (84.9) for Tim David, so Jos Buttler has scored more. Hundreds: Jos Buttler 11, Tim David 0. Fifties: 30 and 0.

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
🏏 Tim David
✓ More wickets
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Jos Buttler
82 avg pts · 271 best · 2 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Tim David
Captaining Jos Buttler gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Jos Buttler vs Tim David — 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: Tim David has scored 1,679 T20I runs in 74 matches at an average of 34.98, with 1 century. He has also taken 5 T20I wickets at an average of 51.00 with an economy of 9.33.

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 Tim David?

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 Tim David — 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 Tim David?

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 Tim David?

Jos Buttler costs 10 Cr and Tim David 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 Tim David won?

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

Should I pick Jos Buttler or Tim David 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 Tim David?

Jos Buttler has more T20I runs: Jos Buttler has 4,384 in 163 matches (average 34.8) and Tim David has 1,679 in 74 (average 35.0).

Who has more ODI runs, Jos Buttler or Tim David?

Jos Buttler has more ODI runs: Jos Buttler has 5,678 in 204 matches (average 39.2) and Tim David has 45 in 4 (average 11.3).
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