Jos Buttler vs Virat Kohli — IPL 2026

Jos Buttler vs Virat Kohli is one of the most searched IPL 2026 fantasy comparisons. Both players bring different strengths to your XI, and the right choice can be the difference between topping the leaderboard or missing out.

Jos Buttler is a wicket-keeper batter for Gujarat Titans, priced at 10 Cr this season. Over 11 matches he has scored a total of 780 fantasy points, averaging 71 pts per game with a best of 125 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 348 runs at a strike rate of 152.

Virat Kohli is a specialist batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 11 Cr. Across 11 matches he has earned 731 fantasy points, averaging 66 pts per game with a best of 165 pts. He has scored 379 runs at a strike rate of 163.4. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.

Batting edge: Virat Kohli leads with the bat this season, making them the better pick if the pitch is expected to be batting-friendly or if the match is being played on a flat track.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Jos Buttler is the stronger pick right now with an average of 71 pts per game and a best score of 125 pts. The value-for-money metric (points per credit) further reinforces this — always check this number before finalising your captain or vice-captain choice.

Captaincy Recommendation: Based on IPL 2026 season form, Jos Buttler is the safer captaincy option. However, if the opposition's bowling or batting lineup suits the other player, consider rotating your captain pick. Always check the playing XI, pitch report, and toss result before locking in your captain.

Stats are updated after every IPL 2026 match. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool or check the Fantasy Leaderboard to see how top managers are building their teams.