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Josh Tongue vs Nitish Kumar Reddy — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Josh Tongue or Nitish Kumar Reddy?

Josh Tongue has the edge on the headline numbers: Josh Tongue leads on T20I bowling (8 wickets, avg 20.4). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Josh Tongue (England) has 0 T20I runs in 5 matches. Nitish Kumar Reddy (India) has 90 T20I runs in 4 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
🏏
Nitish Kumar Reddy
🇮🇳 IND · 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
🏏
Nitish Kumar Reddy
🇮🇳 India
AR🏅 1× MOTM
8.5 cr
Credits
55
Avg Pts
125
Best FP
145.5
Pts/Cr
293
Total Runs
16
Total Wkts
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 Josh Tongue
11 higher avg pts · 269 best fantasy score · 1× MOTM
🏏 Josh Tongue
VS
🏏 Nitish Kumar Reddy
T20I Career Overview
5Matches4
🎳 Bowling
8Wickets3
20.38Bowling Avg0.00
10.19Economy Rate—
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/28
Best Figures
2/23
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Josh Tongue vs Nitish Kumar Reddy — 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 TongueNitish Kumar Reddy
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points6655
Best fantasy score269125
Runs75293
Strike rate72.8162.8
Fours1218
Sixes020
Half-centuries (50+)01
Highest score4256
Wickets3616
Economy rate6.519.08
Best spell (wkts)83
Catches213
Total dismissals214
International career — T20I
StatisticJosh TongueNitish Kumar Reddy
Matches54
Runs090
Half-centuries (50+)01
Wickets83
Bowling average20.380.00
Economy rate10.19—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Josh Tongue has played 5 T20Is and Nitish Kumar Reddy 4. Josh Tongue has 0 runs, against 90 for Nitish Kumar Reddy, so Nitish Kumar Reddy has scored more. With the ball, Josh Tongue has 8 wickets at an economy of 10.19 and Nitish Kumar Reddy 3; Josh Tongue has more wickets.

ODI. Josh Tongue has played 4 ODIs and Nitish Kumar Reddy 4. Josh Tongue has 1 runs at 1.0 (strike rate 50.0), against 100 for Nitish Kumar Reddy, so Nitish Kumar Reddy has scored more.

Test. Josh Tongue has played 15 Tests and Nitish Kumar Reddy 10. Josh Tongue has 133 runs at 7.8 (strike rate 46.8), against 396 for Nitish Kumar Reddy, so Nitish Kumar Reddy has scored more. Hundreds: Josh Tongue 0, Nitish Kumar Reddy 1. Fifties: 0 and 0. With the ball, Josh Tongue has 76 wickets and Nitish Kumar Reddy 8; Josh Tongue 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
🏏 Nitish Kumar Reddy
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Josh Tongue
66 avg pts · 269 best · 1 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Nitish Kumar Reddy
Captaining Josh Tongue gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Josh Tongue vs Nitish Kumar Reddy — 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: He has also taken 3 T20I wickets.

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 Nitish Kumar Reddy?

Based on recent data, Josh Tongue has the edge with a higher average of 66 fantasy points per game. Nitish Kumar Reddy leads in runs scored (293 runs). Overall Josh Tongue is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Josh Tongue vs Nitish Kumar Reddy — 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 Nitish Kumar Reddy?

Nitish Kumar Reddy has the superior batting strike rate this season (162.8), 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 Nitish Kumar Reddy?

Josh Tongue costs 8.5 Cr and Nitish Kumar Reddy 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 Nitish Kumar Reddy won?

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

Should I pick Josh Tongue or Nitish Kumar Reddy 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 India. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Josh Tongue or Nitish Kumar Reddy?

Nitish Kumar Reddy has more T20I runs: Josh Tongue has 0 in 5 matches and Nitish Kumar Reddy has 90 in 4.

Who has more ODI runs, Josh Tongue or Nitish Kumar Reddy?

Nitish Kumar Reddy has more ODI runs: Josh Tongue has 1 in 4 matches (average 1.0) and Nitish Kumar Reddy has 100 in 4.

Who has more Test runs, Josh Tongue or Nitish Kumar Reddy?

Nitish Kumar Reddy has more Test runs: Josh Tongue has 133 in 15 matches (average 7.8) and Nitish Kumar Reddy has 396 in 10.

Who has taken more Test wickets, Josh Tongue or Nitish Kumar Reddy?

Josh Tongue has more Test wickets: Josh Tongue has 76 at an average of 26.3 and Nitish Kumar Reddy has 8 at 0.0.
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