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Josh Tongue vs Marco Jansen: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better — Josh Tongue or Marco Jansen?

Marco Jansen has the edge on the headline numbers: Marco Jansen leads on T20I bowling (33 wickets, avg 29.8). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Josh Tongue (England) has 0 T20I runs in 5 matches. Marco Jansen (Punjab Kings) has 268 T20I runs at avg 17.9 in 30 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
🏏
Marco Jansen
🦁 PBKS · 9 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
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Marco Jansen
🦁 Punjab Kings
AR🌏 OS
9 cr
Credits
57
Avg Pts
204
Best FP
136.4
Pts/Cr
295
Total Runs
20
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 Josh Tongue
9 higher avg pts · 269 best fantasy score · 1× MOTM
🏏 Josh Tongue
VS
🏏 Marco Jansen
T20I Career Overview
5Matches30
🏏 Batting
0Runs268
—Batting Avg17.87
—Strike Rate153.14
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries2
0Sixes 🔴20
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Best Score
55*
🎳 Bowling
8Wickets33
20.38Bowling Avg29.76
10.19Economy Rate—
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/28
Best Figures
4/22
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Josh Tongue vs Marco Jansen — 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 TongueMarco Jansen
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points6657
Best fantasy score269204
Runs75295
Strike rate72.899.3
Fours1231
Sixes012
Half-centuries (50+)03
Highest score4285
Wickets3620
Economy rate6.517.08
Best spell (wkts)84
Catches213
Total dismissals215
International career — T20I
StatisticJosh TongueMarco Jansen
Matches530
Runs0268
Batting average—17.87
Strike rate—153.1
Half-centuries (50+)02
Wickets833
Bowling average20.3829.76
Economy rate10.19—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Josh Tongue has played 5 T20Is and Marco Jansen 30. Josh Tongue has 0 runs, against 268 at 17.9 (153.1) for Marco Jansen, so Marco Jansen has scored more. With the ball, Josh Tongue has 8 wickets at an economy of 10.19 and Marco Jansen 33; Marco Jansen has more wickets.

ODI. Josh Tongue has played 4 ODIs and Marco Jansen 34. Josh Tongue has 1 runs at 1.0 (strike rate 50.0), against 647 at 27.0 for Marco Jansen, so Marco Jansen has scored more. With the ball, Josh Tongue has 2 wickets at an economy of 6.20 and Marco Jansen 52; Marco Jansen has more wickets.

Test. Josh Tongue has played 15 Tests and Marco Jansen 21. Josh Tongue has 133 runs at 7.8 (strike rate 46.8), against 624 at 23.1 (54.5) for Marco Jansen, so Marco Jansen has scored more. With the ball, Josh Tongue has 76 wickets and Marco Jansen 89 at 3.31; Marco Jansen has more wickets.

International numbers up to 27 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Josh Tongue
✓ More wickets
✓ Better economy rate
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
🏏 Marco Jansen
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Josh Tongue
66 avg pts · 269 best · 1 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Marco Jansen
Captaining Josh Tongue gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Josh Tongue vs Marco Jansen — 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: Marco Jansen has scored 268 T20I runs in 30 matches at an average of 17.87, with 2 half-centuries. He has also taken 33 T20I wickets at an average of 29.76.

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 Marco Jansen?

Based on recent data, Josh Tongue has the edge with a higher average of 66 fantasy points per game. Marco Jansen leads in runs scored (295 runs). Overall Josh Tongue is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Josh Tongue vs Marco Jansen — 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 Marco Jansen?

Marco Jansen has the superior batting strike rate this season (99.3), 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 Marco Jansen?

Josh Tongue costs 8.5 Cr and Marco Jansen 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 Josh Tongue and Marco Jansen won?

Josh Tongue has won 1 Man of the Match award and Marco Jansen has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Josh Tongue or Marco Jansen 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 Punjab Kings. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Josh Tongue or Marco Jansen?

Marco Jansen has more T20I runs: Josh Tongue has 0 in 5 matches and Marco Jansen has 268 in 30 (average 17.9).

Who has taken more T20I wickets, Josh Tongue or Marco Jansen?

Marco Jansen has more T20I wickets: Josh Tongue has 8 at an average of 20.4 and Marco Jansen has 33 at 29.8.

Who has more ODI runs, Josh Tongue or Marco Jansen?

Marco Jansen has more ODI runs: Josh Tongue has 1 in 4 matches (average 1.0) and Marco Jansen has 647 in 34 (average 27.0).

Who has more Test runs, Josh Tongue or Marco Jansen?

Marco Jansen has more Test runs: Josh Tongue has 133 in 15 matches (average 7.8) and Marco Jansen has 624 in 21 (average 23.1).

Who has taken more Test wickets, Josh Tongue or Marco Jansen?

Marco Jansen has more Test wickets: Josh Tongue has 76 at an average of 26.3 and Marco Jansen has 89 at 21.1.
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