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Josh Tongue vs Tim David — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Josh Tongue or Tim David?

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. Tim David (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) has 1,679 T20I runs at avg 35.0 in 74 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
🏏
Tim David
🔴 RCB · 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
🏏
Tim David
🔴 Royal Challengers Bengaluru
BAT🌏 OS
9 cr
Credits
38
Avg Pts
118
Best FP
146.4
Pts/Cr
369
Total Runs
1
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Josh Tongue
28 higher avg pts · 269 best fantasy score · 1× MOTM
🏏 Josh Tongue
VS
🏏 Tim David
T20I Career Overview
5Matches74
🏏 Batting
0Runs1679
—Batting Avg34.98
—Strike Rate169.08
0Centuries1
0Half-Centuries9
0Sixes 🔴110
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Best Score
102*
🎳 Bowling
8Wickets5
20.38Bowling Avg51.00
10.19Economy Rate9.33
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/28
Best Figures
1/18
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Josh Tongue vs Tim David — 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 TongueTim David
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points6638
Best fantasy score269118
Runs75369
Strike rate72.8142.5
Fours1222
Sixes024
Half-centuries (50+)01
Highest score4268
Wickets361
Economy rate6.513.18
Best spell (wkts)81
Catches211
Total dismissals211
International career — T20I
StatisticJosh TongueTim David
Matches574
Runs01679
Batting average—34.98
Strike rate—169.1
Centuries (100+)01
Half-centuries (50+)09
Wickets85
Bowling average20.3851.00
Economy rate10.199.33

📋 Format by format

T20I. Josh Tongue has played 5 T20Is and Tim David 74. Josh Tongue has 0 runs, against 1,679 at 35.0 (169.1) for Tim David, so Tim David has scored more. Hundreds: Josh Tongue 0, Tim David 1. Fifties: 0 and 9. With the ball, Josh Tongue has 8 wickets at an economy of 10.19 and Tim David 5 at 9.33; Josh Tongue has more wickets while Tim David is more economical.

ODI. Josh Tongue has played 4 ODIs and Tim David 4. Josh Tongue has 1 runs at 1.0 (strike rate 50.0), against 45 at 11.3 (84.9) for Tim David, so Tim David has scored more.

International numbers up to 27 August 2026.

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

Josh Tongue vs Tim David — 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: Tim David has scored 1,679 T20I runs in 74 matches at an average of 34.98, with 1 century. He has also taken 5 T20I wickets at an average of 51.00 with an economy of 9.33.

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 Tim David?

Based on recent data, Josh Tongue has the edge with a higher average of 66 fantasy points per game. Tim David leads in runs scored (369 runs). Overall Josh Tongue is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Josh Tongue vs Tim David — 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 Tim David?

Tim David has the superior batting strike rate this season (142.5), 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 Tim David?

Josh Tongue costs 8.5 Cr and Tim David 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 Tim David won?

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

Should I pick Josh Tongue or Tim David 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 Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Josh Tongue or Tim David?

Tim David has more T20I runs: Josh Tongue has 0 in 5 matches and Tim David has 1,679 in 74 (average 35.0).

Who has taken more T20I wickets, Josh Tongue or Tim David?

Josh Tongue has more T20I wickets: Josh Tongue has 8 at an average of 20.4 and Tim David has 5 at 51.0.

Who has more ODI runs, Josh Tongue or Tim David?

Tim David has more ODI runs: Josh Tongue has 1 in 4 matches (average 1.0) and Tim David has 45 in 4 (average 11.3).
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