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Josh Tongue vs Michael Bracewell — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Josh Tongue or Michael Bracewell?

Michael Bracewell has the edge on the headline numbers: Michael Bracewell leads on T20I bowling (35 wickets, avg 21.1). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Josh Tongue (England) has 0 T20I runs in 5 matches. Michael Bracewell (Amsterdam Flames) has 434 T20I runs at avg 19.7 in 47 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
🏏
Michael Bracewell
🔥 AF · 8.5 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
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Michael Bracewell
🔥 Amsterdam Flames
AR🏅 1× MOTM
8.5 cr
Credits
69
Avg Pts
204
Best FP
145.4
Pts/Cr
124
Total Runs
28
Total Wkts
⚖️ Too Close to Call
Both players are evenly matched — pick based on ground & match-up!
🏏 Josh Tongue
VS
🏏 Michael Bracewell
T20I Career Overview
5Matches47
🏏 Batting
0Runs434
—Batting Avg19.73
—Strike Rate134.37
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries2
0Sixes 🔴17
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Best Score
61*
🎳 Bowling
8Wickets35
20.38Bowling Avg21.14
10.19Economy Rate7.34
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/28
Best Figures
3/5
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Josh Tongue vs Michael Bracewell — 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 TongueMichael Bracewell
Matches2018
Avg fantasy points6669
Best fantasy score269204
Runs75124
Strike rate72.887.3
Fours1215
Sixes01
Highest score4232
Wickets3628
Economy rate6.515.44
Best spell (wkts)85
Catches25
Total dismissals25
International career — T20I
StatisticJosh TongueMichael Bracewell
Matches547
Runs0434
Batting average—19.73
Strike rate—134.4
Half-centuries (50+)02
Wickets835
Bowling average20.3821.14
Economy rate10.197.34

📋 Format by format

T20I. Josh Tongue has played 5 T20Is and Michael Bracewell 47. Josh Tongue has 0 runs, against 434 at 19.7 (134.4) for Michael Bracewell, so Michael Bracewell has scored more. With the ball, Josh Tongue has 8 wickets at an economy of 10.19 and Michael Bracewell 35 at 7.34; Michael Bracewell has more wickets.

ODI. Josh Tongue has played 4 ODIs and Michael Bracewell 48. Josh Tongue has 1 runs at 1.0 (strike rate 50.0), against 1,042 at 35.9 (107.5) for Michael Bracewell, so Michael Bracewell has scored more. Hundreds: Josh Tongue 0, Michael Bracewell 2. Fifties: 0 and 3. With the ball, Josh Tongue has 2 wickets at an economy of 6.20 and Michael Bracewell 46 at 4.93; Michael Bracewell has more wickets.

Test. Josh Tongue has played 15 Tests and Michael Bracewell 10. Josh Tongue has 133 runs at 7.8 (strike rate 46.8), against 339 at 21.2 (57.1) for Michael Bracewell, so Michael Bracewell has scored more. With the ball, Josh Tongue has 76 wickets and Michael Bracewell 25 at 3.60; Josh Tongue has more wickets.

International numbers up to 27 August 2026.

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

Josh Tongue vs Michael Bracewell — 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: Michael Bracewell has scored 434 T20I runs in 47 matches at an average of 19.73, with 2 half-centuries. He has also taken 35 T20I wickets at an average of 21.14 with an economy of 7.34.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Michael Bracewell is the stronger pick with an average of 69 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 Michael Bracewell?

Based on recent data, Michael Bracewell has the edge with a higher average of 69 fantasy points per game. Michael Bracewell leads in runs scored (124 runs). Overall Michael Bracewell is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Josh Tongue vs Michael Bracewell — who is a better fantasy captain?

Michael Bracewell is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 69 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 Michael Bracewell?

Michael Bracewell has the superior batting strike rate this season (87.3), 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 Michael Bracewell?

Josh Tongue costs 8.5 Cr and Michael Bracewell costs 8.5 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 Michael Bracewell won?

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

Should I pick Josh Tongue or Michael Bracewell in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Michael Bracewell 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 Amsterdam Flames. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Josh Tongue or Michael Bracewell?

Michael Bracewell has more T20I runs: Josh Tongue has 0 in 5 matches and Michael Bracewell has 434 in 47 (average 19.7).

Who has taken more T20I wickets, Josh Tongue or Michael Bracewell?

Michael Bracewell has more T20I wickets: Josh Tongue has 8 at an average of 20.4 and Michael Bracewell has 35 at 21.1.

Who has more ODI runs, Josh Tongue or Michael Bracewell?

Michael Bracewell has more ODI runs: Josh Tongue has 1 in 4 matches (average 1.0) and Michael Bracewell has 1,042 in 48 (average 35.9).

Who has more Test runs, Josh Tongue or Michael Bracewell?

Michael Bracewell has more Test runs: Josh Tongue has 133 in 15 matches (average 7.8) and Michael Bracewell has 339 in 10 (average 21.2).

Who has taken more Test wickets, Josh Tongue or Michael Bracewell?

Josh Tongue has more Test wickets: Josh Tongue has 76 at an average of 26.3 and Michael Bracewell has 25 at 47.9.
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