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Jos Buttler vs Tim Seifert: 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. Tim Seifert (Kolkata Knight Riders) has 2,303 T20I runs at avg 31.1 in 91 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.
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Jos Buttler vs Tim Seifert · 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 | Tim Seifert |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 82 | 57 |
| Best fantasy score | 271 | 169 |
| Runs | 800 | 580 |
| Strike rate | 167.0 | 151.0 |
| Fours | 63 | 54 |
| Sixes | 48 | 32 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 7 | 6 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Highest score | 131 | 93 |
| Catches | 15 | 11 |
| Total dismissals | 22 | 13 |
| Statistic | Jos Buttler | Tim Seifert |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 163 | 91 |
| Runs | 4384 | 2303 |
| Batting average | 34.79 | 31.12 |
| Centuries (100+) | 2 | 0 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 30 | 17 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Jos Buttler has played 163 T20Is and Tim Seifert 91. Jos Buttler has 4,384 runs at 34.8, against 2,303 at 31.1 for Tim Seifert, so Jos Buttler has scored more. Hundreds: Jos Buttler 2, Tim Seifert 0. Fifties: 30 and 17.
ODI. Jos Buttler has played 204 ODIs and Tim Seifert 4. Jos Buttler has 5,678 runs at 39.2, against 59 at 19.7 (105.4) for Tim Seifert, so Jos Buttler has scored more. Hundreds: Jos Buttler 11, Tim Seifert 0. Fifties: 30 and 0.
International numbers up to 19 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 →Wicketkeeper-opener who won the 2026 Hundred player of the series
The Hundred 2026: 394 runs in 10 innings for Manchester Super Giants, player of the match in the final and player of the series.
Full Seifert 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.
Did you know: Tim Seifert
- Born 14 December 1994. Wicketkeeper and top-order batter.
- Made his New Zealand debut in February 2018 against England.
- Scored the fastest century in a domestic T20 in New Zealand for Northern Districts in December 2017.
- Set a T20 World Cup record 175-run opening stand with Finn Allen against the UAE.
🧠Quick quiz: Jos Buttler and Tim Seifert
4 questions, answers explained. No sign-up needed.
- 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?
- 3. Which team did Seifert help win The Hundred in 2026?
- 4. How many balls did Seifert need for his 2025 CPL hundred, equalling Andre Russell?
Jos Buttler vs Tim Seifert · 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 Seifert has scored 2,303 T20I runs in 91 matches at an average of 31.12, with 17 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.
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