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Sam Curran vs Tim David — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Sam Curran or Tim David?

Tim David has the edge on the headline numbers: Tim David leads on T20I batting (1,679 runs, avg 35.0). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Sam Curran (England) has 744 T20I runs at avg 21.3 in 80 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
🏏
Sam Curran
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENG · 10.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Tim David
🔴 RCB · 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
🏏
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
🏏 Sam Curran
41 higher avg pts · 171 best fantasy score
🏏 Sam Curran
VS
🏏 Tim David
T20I Career Overview
80Matches74
🏏 Batting
744Runs1679
21.26Batting Avg34.98
129.84Strike Rate169.08
0Centuries1
2Half-Centuries9
32Sixes 🔴110
58
Best Score
102*
🎳 Bowling
73Wickets5
26.90Bowling Avg51.00
—Economy Rate9.33
05-Wkt Hauls0
5/10
Best Figures
1/18
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Sam Curran 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
StatisticSam CurranTim David
Matches1820
Avg fantasy points7938
Best fantasy score171118
Runs463369
Strike rate110.0142.5
Fours3822
Sixes1324
Half-centuries (50+)21
Centuries (100+)10
Highest score11168
Wickets191
Economy rate7.553.18
Best spell (wkts)41
Catches711
Total dismissals811
International career — T20I
StatisticSam CurranTim David
Matches8074
Runs7441679
Batting average21.2634.98
Strike rate129.8169.1
Centuries (100+)01
Half-centuries (50+)29
Wickets735
Bowling average26.9051.00
Economy rate—9.33

📋 Format by format

T20I. Sam Curran has played 80 T20Is and Tim David 74. Sam Curran has 744 runs at 21.3 (strike rate 129.8), against 1,679 at 35.0 (169.1) for Tim David, so Tim David has scored more. Hundreds: Sam Curran 0, Tim David 1. Fifties: 2 and 9. With the ball, Sam Curran has 73 wickets and Tim David 5 at 9.33; Sam Curran has more wickets.

ODI. Sam Curran has played 44 ODIs and Tim David 4. Sam Curran has 668 runs at 22.3 (strike rate 90.9), against 45 at 11.3 (84.9) for Tim David, so Sam Curran has scored more. With the ball, Sam Curran has 43 wickets at an economy of 6.08 and Tim David 1 at 10.00; Sam Curran has more wickets.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

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

Sam Curran vs Tim David — 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: 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, 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 Tim David?

Based on recent data, Sam Curran has the edge with a higher average of 79 fantasy points per game. Sam Curran leads in runs scored (463 runs). Overall Sam Curran is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Sam Curran vs Tim David — who is a better fantasy captain?

Sam Curran is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 79 pts per game with a best score of 171 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 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 Sam Curran and Tim David?

Sam Curran costs 10.5 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 Sam Curran and Tim David won?

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

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

Who has more T20I runs, Sam Curran or Tim David?

Tim David has more T20I runs: Sam Curran has 744 in 80 matches (average 21.3) and Tim David has 1,679 in 74 (average 35.0).

Who has the better T20I strike rate?

Tim David scores faster in T20Is: Sam Curran strikes at 129.8 and Tim David at 169.1.

Who has taken more T20I wickets, Sam Curran or Tim David?

Sam Curran has more T20I wickets: Sam Curran has 73 at an average of 26.9 and Tim David has 5 at 51.0.

Who has more ODI runs, Sam Curran or Tim David?

Sam Curran has more ODI runs: Sam Curran has 668 in 44 matches (average 22.3) and Tim David has 45 in 4 (average 11.3).
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