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Sam Curran vs Sanju Samson — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Sam Curran or Sanju Samson?

Sanju Samson has the edge on the headline numbers: Sanju Samson leads on T20I batting (1,558 runs, avg 27.3). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Sam Curran (England) has 744 T20I runs at avg 21.3 in 80 matches. Sanju Samson (India) has 1,558 T20I runs at avg 27.3 in 70 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Sam Curran
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENG · 10.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Sanju Samson
🇮🇳 IND · 9 cr
🏏
Sam Curran
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
AR🌏 OS
10.5 cr
Credits
79
Avg Pts
171
Best FP
134.8
Pts/Cr
463
Total Runs
19
Total Wkts
🏏
Sanju Samson
🇮🇳 India
🧤 WK🏅 2× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
64
Avg Pts
222
Best FP
123.0
Pts/Cr
581
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Sam Curran
15 higher avg pts · 171 best fantasy score
🏏 Sam Curran
VS
🏏 Sanju Samson
T20I Career Overview
80Matches70
🏏 Batting
744Runs1558
21.26Batting Avg27.33
129.84Strike Rate—
0Centuries3
2Half-Centuries8
32Sixes 🔴86
58
Best Score
111
🎳 Bowling
73Wickets0
26.90Bowling Avg—
05-Wkt Hauls0
5/10
Best Figures
—
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Sam Curran vs Sanju Samson — 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
StatisticSam CurranSanju Samson
Matches1820
Avg fantasy points7964
Best fantasy score171222
Runs463581
Strike rate110.0165.1
Fours3860
Sixes1333
Half-centuries (50+)24
Centuries (100+)11
Highest score111101
Wickets190
Economy rate7.550.00
Best spell (wkts)40
Catches79
Total dismissals815
International career — T20I
StatisticSam CurranSanju Samson
Matches8070
Runs7441558
Batting average21.2627.33
Strike rate129.8—
Centuries (100+)03
Half-centuries (50+)28
Wickets730
Bowling average26.90—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Sam Curran has played 80 T20Is and Sanju Samson 70. Sam Curran has 744 runs at 21.3 (strike rate 129.8), against 1,558 at 27.3 for Sanju Samson, so Sanju Samson has scored more. Hundreds: Sam Curran 0, Sanju Samson 3. Fifties: 2 and 8. Sam Curran also bowls: 73 wickets, while Sanju Samson has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. Sam Curran has played 44 ODIs and Sanju Samson 16. Sam Curran has 668 runs at 22.3 (strike rate 90.9), against 510 at 56.7 (99.6) for Sanju Samson, so Sam Curran has scored more. Hundreds: Sam Curran 0, Sanju Samson 1. Fifties: 2 and 3. Sam Curran also bowls: 43 wickets at an economy of 6.08, while Sanju Samson has not taken a ODI wicket.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Sam Curran
✓ More wickets
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
🏏 Sanju Samson
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Sam Curran
79 avg pts · 171 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Sanju Samson
Captaining Sam Curran gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Sam Curran vs Sanju Samson — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Sam Curran has scored 744 T20I runs in 80 matches at an average of 21.26, with 2 half-centuries. He has also taken 73 T20I wickets at an average of 26.90.

T20I career: Sanju Samson has scored 1,558 T20I runs in 70 matches at an average of 27.33, with 3 centuries.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Sam Curran is the stronger pick with an average of 79 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 — Sam Curran or Sanju Samson?

Based on recent data, Sam Curran has the edge with a higher average of 79 fantasy points per game. Sanju Samson leads in runs scored (581 runs). Overall Sam Curran is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Sam Curran vs Sanju Samson — who is a better fantasy captain?

Sam Curran is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 79 pts per game with a best score of 222 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 — Sam Curran or Sanju Samson?

Sanju Samson has the superior batting strike rate this season (165.1), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Sam Curran and Sanju Samson?

Sam Curran costs 10.5 Cr and Sanju Samson 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 Sam Curran and Sanju Samson won?

Sam Curran has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Sanju Samson has won 2 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Sam Curran or Sanju Samson in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Sam Curran 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, Sam Curran or Sanju Samson?

Sanju Samson has more T20I runs: Sam Curran has 744 in 80 matches (average 21.3) and Sanju Samson has 1,558 in 70 (average 27.3).

Who has more ODI runs, Sam Curran or Sanju Samson?

Sam Curran has more ODI runs: Sam Curran has 668 in 44 matches (average 22.3) and Sanju Samson has 510 in 16 (average 56.7).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Sanju Samson scores faster in ODIs: Sam Curran strikes at 90.9 and Sanju Samson at 99.6.
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