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Marco Jansen vs Tim David: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Marco Jansen has the edge on the headline numbers: Marco Jansen averages 57 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Tim David's 38. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Marco Jansen (Punjab Kings) averages 57 fantasy pts per match. Tim David (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 38 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Marco Jansen 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).
| Statistic | Marco Jansen | Tim David |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 57 | 38 |
| Best fantasy score | 204 | 118 |
| Runs | 295 | 369 |
| Strike rate | 99.3 | 142.5 |
| Fours | 31 | 22 |
| Sixes | 12 | 24 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 1 |
| Highest score | 85 | 68 |
| Wickets | 20 | 1 |
| Economy rate | 7.08 | 3.18 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 4 | 1 |
| Catches | 13 | 11 |
| Total dismissals | 15 | 11 |
| Statistic | Marco Jansen | Tim David |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 30 | 74 |
| Runs | 268 | 1679 |
| Batting average | 17.87 | 34.98 |
| Strike rate | 153.1 | 169.1 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 9 |
| Wickets | 33 | 5 |
| Bowling average | 29.76 | 51.00 |
| Economy rate | — | 9.33 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Marco Jansen has played 30 T20Is and Tim David 74. Marco Jansen has 268 runs at 17.9 (strike rate 153.1), against 1,679 at 35.0 (169.1) for Tim David, so Tim David has scored more. Hundreds: Marco Jansen 0, Tim David 1. Fifties: 2 and 9. With the ball, Marco Jansen has 33 wickets and Tim David 5 at 9.33; Marco Jansen has more wickets.
ODI. Marco Jansen has played 34 ODIs and Tim David 4. Marco Jansen has 647 runs at 27.0, against 45 at 11.3 (84.9) for Tim David, so Marco Jansen has scored more. With the ball, Marco Jansen has 52 wickets and Tim David 1 at 10.00; Marco Jansen has more wickets.
International numbers up to 21 June 2026.
Marco Jansen vs Tim David is one of the most searched cricket comparisons, combining international career stats with IPL fantasy data. Both players bring different strengths to your XI, and the right choice can be the difference between topping the leaderboard or missing out.
Marco Jansen is a all-rounder for Punjab Kings, priced at 9 Cr this season. Over 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1141 fantasy points, averaging 57 pts per game with a best of 204 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 295 IPL runs at a strike rate of 99.3, and has claimed 20 IPL wickets with an economy of 7.08.
International career: Marco Jansen has scored 647 ODI runs in 34 matches at an average of 26.96, with 3 half-centuries internationally. He has also taken 52 ODI wickets at an average of 33.79. He has taken 33 T20I wickets internationally.
Tim David is a specialist batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 9 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 762 fantasy points, averaging 38 pts per game with a best of 118 pts. He has scored 369 IPL runs at a strike rate of 142.5, picking up 1 IPL wickets at an economy of 3.18.
International career: Tim David has scored 1,679 T20I runs in 74 matches at an average of 34.98, with 1 century internationally. He has also taken 5 T20I wickets at an average of 51.00 with an economy of 9.33.
Batting edge: Tim David leads with the bat this season, making them the better pick if the pitch is expected to be batting-friendly or if the match is being played on a flat track.
Bowling edge: Marco Jansen has been the more impactful bowler in IPL 2026, and becomes especially valuable in conditions that offer pace or spin movement.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Marco Jansen is the stronger pick right now with an average of 57 pts per game and a best score of 204 pts. The value-for-money metric (points per credit) further reinforces this — always check this number before finalising your captain or vice-captain choice.
Captaincy Recommendation: Based on IPL 2026 season form, Marco Jansen is the safer captaincy option. However, if the opposition's bowling or batting lineup suits the other player, consider rotating your captain pick. Always check the playing XI, pitch report, and toss result before locking in your captain.
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