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Sanju Samson vs Travis Head — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Sanju Samson or Travis Head?

Travis Head has the edge on the headline numbers: Travis Head leads on T20I batting (1,335 runs, avg 28.4). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Sanju Samson (India) has 1,558 T20I runs at avg 27.3 in 70 matches. Travis Head (Sunrisers Hyderabad) has 1,335 T20I runs at avg 28.4 in 53 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Sanju Samson
🇮🇳 IND · 9 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Travis Head
🌅 SRH · 9 cr
🏏
Sanju Samson
🇮🇳 India
🧤 WK🏅 2× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
61
Avg Pts
222
Best FP
177.6
Pts/Cr
536
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🏏
Travis Head
🌅 Sunrisers Hyderabad
BAT🌏 OS🏅 1× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
55
Avg Pts
172
Best FP
142.3
Pts/Cr
655
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.
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 Sanju Samson
6 higher avg pts · 222 best fantasy score · 2× MOTM
🏏 Sanju Samson
VS
🏏 Travis Head
T20I Career Overview
70Matches53
🏏 Batting
1558Runs1335
27.33Batting Avg28.40
—Strike Rate157.24
3Centuries0
8Half-Centuries6
86Sixes 🔴60
111
Best Score
91
🎳 Bowling
0Wickets1
—Bowling Avg56.00
—Economy Rate9.33
05-Wkt Hauls0
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Best Figures
1/16
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Sanju Samson vs Travis Head — 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
StatisticSanju SamsonTravis Head
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points6155
Best fantasy score222172
Runs536655
Strike rate164.4120.0
Fours5685
Sixes3023
Half-centuries (50+)43
Centuries (100+)11
Highest score101112
Wickets01
Economy rate0.005.00
Best spell (wkts)01
Catches93
Total dismissals153
International career — T20I
StatisticSanju SamsonTravis Head
Matches7053
Runs15581335
Batting average27.3328.40
Strike rate—157.2
Centuries (100+)30
Half-centuries (50+)86
Wickets01
Bowling average—56.00
Economy rate—9.33

📋 Format by format

T20I. Sanju Samson has played 70 T20Is and Travis Head 53. Sanju Samson has 1,558 runs at 27.3, against 1,335 at 28.4 (157.2) for Travis Head, so Sanju Samson has scored more. Hundreds: Sanju Samson 3, Travis Head 0. Fifties: 8 and 6.

ODI. Sanju Samson has played 16 ODIs and Travis Head 85. Sanju Samson has 510 runs at 56.7 (strike rate 99.6), against 3,273 at 43.6 for Travis Head, so Travis Head has scored more. Hundreds: Sanju Samson 1, Travis Head 8. Fifties: 3 and 18. Travis Head also bowls: 28 wickets at an economy of 5.76, while Sanju Samson has not taken a ODI wicket.

International numbers up to 22 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Sanju Samson
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
🏏 Travis Head
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ More wickets
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Sanju Samson
61 avg pts · 222 best · 2 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Travis Head
Captaining Sanju Samson gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

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

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

T20I career: Travis Head has scored 1,335 T20I runs in 53 matches at an average of 28.40, with 6 half-centuries. He has also taken 1 T20I wickets at an average of 56.00 with an economy of 9.33.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Sanju Samson is the stronger pick with an average of 61 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 — Sanju Samson or Travis Head?

Based on recent data, Sanju Samson has the edge with a higher average of 61 fantasy points per game. Travis Head leads in runs scored (655 runs). Overall Sanju Samson is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Sanju Samson vs Travis Head — who is a better fantasy captain?

Sanju Samson is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 61 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 — Sanju Samson or Travis Head?

Sanju Samson has the superior batting strike rate this season (164.4), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Sanju Samson and Travis Head?

Sanju Samson costs 9 Cr and Travis Head 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 Sanju Samson and Travis Head won?

Sanju Samson has won 2 Man of the Match awards and Travis Head has won 1 MOTM award. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Sanju Samson or Travis Head in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Sanju Samson is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions — if India are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Sanju Samson or Travis Head?

Sanju Samson has more T20I runs: Sanju Samson has 1,558 in 70 matches (average 27.3) and Travis Head has 1,335 in 53 (average 28.4).

Who has more ODI runs, Sanju Samson or Travis Head?

Travis Head has more ODI runs: Sanju Samson has 510 in 16 matches (average 56.7) and Travis Head has 3,273 in 85 (average 43.6).
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