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Josh Tongue vs Sikandar Raza: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better — Josh Tongue or Sikandar Raza?

Sikandar Raza has the edge on the headline numbers: Sikandar Raza leads on T20I bowling (103 wickets, avg 24.1). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Josh Tongue (England) has 0 T20I runs in 5 matches. Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe) has 2,740 T20I runs at avg 25.6 in 123 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
🏏
Sikandar Raza
🇿🇼 ZIM · 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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Sikandar Raza
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
AR🏅 1× MOTM
8.5 cr
Credits
63
Avg Pts
169
Best FP
146.7
Pts/Cr
452
Total Runs
14
Total Wkts
⚖️ Too Close to Call
Both players are evenly matched — pick based on ground & match-up!
🏏 Josh Tongue
VS
🏏 Sikandar Raza
T20I Career Overview
5Matches123
🏏 Batting
0Runs2740
—Batting Avg25.61
—Strike Rate136.32
0Centuries1
0Half-Centuries15
0Sixes 🔴136
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Best Score
133*
🎳 Bowling
8Wickets103
20.38Bowling Avg24.06
10.19Economy Rate7.08
05-Wkt Hauls1
4/28
Best Figures
5/18
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Josh Tongue vs Sikandar Raza — 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 TongueSikandar Raza
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points6663
Best fantasy score269169
Runs75452
Strike rate72.897.4
Fours1237
Sixes012
Half-centuries (50+)02
Highest score4281
Wickets3614
Economy rate6.516.37
Best spell (wkts)82
Catches210
Total dismissals212
International career — T20I
StatisticJosh TongueSikandar Raza
Matches5123
Runs02740
Batting average—25.61
Strike rate—136.3
Centuries (100+)01
Half-centuries (50+)015
Wickets8103
Bowling average20.3824.06
Economy rate10.197.08
Five-wicket hauls01

📋 Format by format

T20I. Josh Tongue has played 5 T20Is and Sikandar Raza 123. Josh Tongue has 0 runs, against 2,740 at 25.6 (136.3) for Sikandar Raza, so Sikandar Raza has scored more. Hundreds: Josh Tongue 0, Sikandar Raza 1. Fifties: 0 and 15. With the ball, Josh Tongue has 8 wickets at an economy of 10.19 and Sikandar Raza 103 at 7.08; Sikandar Raza has more wickets.

ODI. Josh Tongue has played 4 ODIs and Sikandar Raza 128. Josh Tongue has 1 runs at 1.0 (strike rate 50.0), against 3,707 at 36.7 (87.8) for Sikandar Raza, so Sikandar Raza has scored more. Hundreds: Josh Tongue 0, Sikandar Raza 6. Fifties: 0 and 20. With the ball, Josh Tongue has 2 wickets at an economy of 6.20 and Sikandar Raza 76 at 4.96; Sikandar Raza has more wickets.

Test. Josh Tongue has played 15 Tests and Sikandar Raza 18. Josh Tongue has 133 runs at 7.8 (strike rate 46.8), against 1,120 at 31.1 (54.6) for Sikandar Raza, so Sikandar Raza has scored more. Hundreds: Josh Tongue 0, Sikandar Raza 1. Fifties: 0 and 8. With the ball, Josh Tongue has 76 wickets and Sikandar Raza 34 at 3.30; Josh Tongue has more wickets.

International numbers up to 1 September 2026.

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

Josh Tongue vs Sikandar Raza — 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: Sikandar Raza has scored 2,740 T20I runs in 123 matches at an average of 25.61, with 1 century. He has also taken 103 T20I wickets at an average of 24.06 with an economy of 7.08.

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 Sikandar Raza?

Based on recent data, Josh Tongue has the edge with a higher average of 66 fantasy points per game. Sikandar Raza leads in runs scored (452 runs). Overall Josh Tongue is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Josh Tongue vs Sikandar Raza — 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 Sikandar Raza?

Sikandar Raza has the superior batting strike rate this season (97.4), 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 Sikandar Raza?

Josh Tongue costs 8.5 Cr and Sikandar Raza 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 Sikandar Raza won?

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

Should I pick Josh Tongue or Sikandar Raza 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 Zimbabwe. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Josh Tongue or Sikandar Raza?

Sikandar Raza has more T20I runs: Josh Tongue has 0 in 5 matches and Sikandar Raza has 2,740 in 123 (average 25.6).

Who has taken more T20I wickets, Josh Tongue or Sikandar Raza?

Sikandar Raza has more T20I wickets: Josh Tongue has 8 at an average of 20.4 and Sikandar Raza has 103 at 24.1.

Who has more ODI runs, Josh Tongue or Sikandar Raza?

Sikandar Raza has more ODI runs: Josh Tongue has 1 in 4 matches (average 1.0) and Sikandar Raza has 3,707 in 128 (average 36.7).

Who has more Test runs, Josh Tongue or Sikandar Raza?

Sikandar Raza has more Test runs: Josh Tongue has 133 in 15 matches (average 7.8) and Sikandar Raza has 1,120 in 18 (average 31.1).

Who has taken more Test wickets, Josh Tongue or Sikandar Raza?

Josh Tongue has more Test wickets: Josh Tongue has 76 at an average of 26.3 and Sikandar Raza has 34 at 46.1.
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