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Josh Tongue vs Liam Livingstone — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Josh Tongue or Liam Livingstone?

Liam Livingstone has the edge on the headline numbers: Liam Livingstone leads on T20I bowling (33 wickets, avg 25.4). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Josh Tongue (England) has 0 T20I runs in 5 matches. Liam Livingstone (Sunrisers Hyderabad) has 955 T20I runs at avg 25.1 in 60 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Josh Tongue
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENG · 8.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Liam Livingstone
🌅 SRH · 9.5 cr
🏏
Josh Tongue
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
BOWL🌏 OS🏅 1× MOTM
8.5 cr
Credits
66
Avg Pts
269
Best FP
216.5
Pts/Cr
75
Total Runs
36
Total Wkts
🏏
Liam Livingstone
🌅 Sunrisers Hyderabad
AR🌏 OS🏅 2× MOTM
9.5 cr
Credits
63
Avg Pts
211
Best FP
140.8
Pts/Cr
453
Total Runs
11
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
⚖️ Too Close to Call
Both players are evenly matched — pick based on ground & match-up!
🏏 Josh Tongue
VS
🏏 Liam Livingstone
T20I Career Overview
5Matches60
🏏 Batting
0Runs955
—Batting Avg25.13
0Centuries1
0Half-Centuries2
0Sixes 🔴59
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Best Score
103
🎳 Bowling
8Wickets33
20.38Bowling Avg25.39
10.19Economy Rate8.73
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/28
Best Figures
3/17
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Josh Tongue vs Liam Livingstone — 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
StatisticJosh TongueLiam Livingstone
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points6663
Best fantasy score269211
Runs75453
Strike rate72.8141.1
Fours1232
Sixes025
Half-centuries (50+)03
Highest score4269
Wickets3611
Economy rate6.518.68
Best spell (wkts)83
Catches211
Total dismissals213
International career — T20I
StatisticJosh TongueLiam Livingstone
Matches560
Runs0955
Batting average—25.13
Centuries (100+)01
Half-centuries (50+)02
Wickets833
Bowling average20.3825.39
Economy rate10.198.73

📋 Format by format

T20I. Josh Tongue has played 5 T20Is and Liam Livingstone 60. Josh Tongue has 0 runs, against 955 at 25.1 for Liam Livingstone, so Liam Livingstone has scored more. Hundreds: Josh Tongue 0, Liam Livingstone 1. Fifties: 0 and 2. With the ball, Josh Tongue has 8 wickets at an economy of 10.19 and Liam Livingstone 33 at 8.73; Liam Livingstone has more wickets.

ODI. Josh Tongue has played 4 ODIs and Liam Livingstone 39. Josh Tongue has 1 runs at 1.0 (strike rate 50.0), against 932 at 31.1 (111.0) for Liam Livingstone, so Liam Livingstone has scored more. Hundreds: Josh Tongue 0, Liam Livingstone 1. Fifties: 0 and 4. With the ball, Josh Tongue has 2 wickets at an economy of 6.20 and Liam Livingstone 25; Liam Livingstone has more wickets.

Test. Josh Tongue has played 15 Tests and Liam Livingstone 1. Josh Tongue has 133 runs at 7.8 (strike rate 46.8), against 16 at 16.0 (88.9) for Liam Livingstone, so Josh Tongue has scored more. Josh Tongue also bowls: 76 wickets, while Liam Livingstone has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 27 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Josh Tongue
✓ More wickets
✓ Better economy rate
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
🏏 Liam Livingstone
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
Both players are closely matched — consider pitch conditions and recent form before choosing captain.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Josh Tongue vs Liam Livingstone — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: He has also taken 8 T20I wickets at an average of 20.38 with an economy of 10.19.

T20I career: Liam Livingstone has scored 955 T20I runs in 60 matches at an average of 25.13, with 1 century. He has also taken 33 T20I wickets at an average of 25.39 with an economy of 8.73.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Josh Tongue is the stronger pick with an average of 66 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 — Josh Tongue or Liam Livingstone?

Based on recent data, Josh Tongue has the edge with a higher average of 66 fantasy points per game. Liam Livingstone leads in runs scored (453 runs). Overall Josh Tongue is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Josh Tongue vs Liam Livingstone — who is a better fantasy captain?

Josh Tongue is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 66 pts per game with a best score of 269 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 — Josh Tongue or Liam Livingstone?

Liam Livingstone has the superior batting strike rate this season (141.1), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Josh Tongue and Liam Livingstone?

Josh Tongue costs 8.5 Cr and Liam Livingstone 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 Josh Tongue and Liam Livingstone won?

Josh Tongue has won 1 Man of the Match award and Liam Livingstone has won 2 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Josh Tongue or Liam Livingstone in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Josh Tongue 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 Sunrisers Hyderabad. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Josh Tongue or Liam Livingstone?

Liam Livingstone has more T20I runs: Josh Tongue has 0 in 5 matches and Liam Livingstone has 955 in 60 (average 25.1).

Who has taken more T20I wickets, Josh Tongue or Liam Livingstone?

Liam Livingstone has more T20I wickets: Josh Tongue has 8 at an average of 20.4 and Liam Livingstone has 33 at 25.4.

Who has more ODI runs, Josh Tongue or Liam Livingstone?

Liam Livingstone has more ODI runs: Josh Tongue has 1 in 4 matches (average 1.0) and Liam Livingstone has 932 in 39 (average 31.1).

Who has more Test runs, Josh Tongue or Liam Livingstone?

Josh Tongue has more Test runs: Josh Tongue has 133 in 15 matches (average 7.8) and Liam Livingstone has 16 in 1 (average 16.0).
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