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Sanju Samson vs Will Jacks: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better — Sanju Samson or Will Jacks?

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.

Sanju Samson (India) has 1,558 T20I runs at avg 27.3 in 70 matches. Will Jacks (England) has 684 T20I runs at avg 22.1 in 48 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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

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PLAYER 1
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Sanju Samson
🇮🇳 IND · 9 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Will Jacks
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENG · 8.5 cr
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Sanju Samson
🇮🇳 India
🧤 WK🏅 1× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
52
Avg Pts
155
Best FP
211.6
Pts/Cr
472
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
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Will Jacks
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
BAT🌏 OS🏅 2× MOTM
8.5 cr
Credits
69
Avg Pts
230
Best FP
222.9
Pts/Cr
545
Total Runs
12
Total Wkts
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Will Jacks
17 higher avg pts · 230 best fantasy score · 2× MOTM
🏏 Sanju Samson
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🏏 Will Jacks
T20I Career Overview
70Matches48
🏏 Batting
1558Runs684
27.33Batting Avg22.06
3Centuries0
8Half-Centuries1
86Sixes 🔴32
111
Best Score
53*
🎳 Bowling
0Wickets22
—Bowling Avg22.64
05-Wkt Hauls0
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Best Figures
3/14
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Sanju Samson vs Will Jacks — 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 SamsonWill Jacks
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points5269
Best fantasy score155230
Runs472545
Strike rate169.2126.5
Fours5044
Sixes2725
Half-centuries (50+)55
Highest score8266
Wickets012
Economy rate0.006.49
Best spell (wkts)05
Catches1012
Total dismissals1513
International career — T20I
StatisticSanju SamsonWill Jacks
Matches7048
Runs1558684
Batting average27.3322.06
Centuries (100+)30
Half-centuries (50+)81
Wickets022
Bowling average—22.64

📋 Format by format

T20I. Sanju Samson has played 70 T20Is and Will Jacks 48. Sanju Samson has 1,558 runs at 27.3, against 684 at 22.1 for Will Jacks, so Sanju Samson has scored more. Hundreds: Sanju Samson 3, Will Jacks 0. Fifties: 8 and 1. Will Jacks also bowls: 22 wickets, while Sanju Samson has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. Sanju Samson has played 16 ODIs and Will Jacks 29. Sanju Samson has 510 runs at 56.7 (strike rate 99.6), against 802 at 34.9 for Will Jacks, so Will Jacks has scored more. Hundreds: Sanju Samson 1, Will Jacks 0. Fifties: 3 and 5. Will Jacks also bowls: 16 wickets, while Sanju Samson has not taken a ODI wicket.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Sanju Samson
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
🏏 Will Jacks
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ More wickets
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Will Jacks
69 avg pts · 230 best · 2 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Sanju Samson
Captaining Will Jacks gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.

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Sanju Samson

Player of the Tournament at the 2026 T20 World Cup

T20 World Cup 2026: Player of the Tournament. In the final Samson and Abhishek Sharma shared a 98-run stand against New Zealand.

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📝 T20I Career Comparison

Sanju Samson vs Will Jacks — 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: Will Jacks has scored 684 T20I runs in 48 matches at an average of 22.06, with 1 half-century. He has also taken 22 T20I wickets at an average of 22.64.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Will Jacks is the stronger pick with an average of 69 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 Will Jacks?

Based on recent data, Will Jacks has the edge with a higher average of 69 fantasy points per game. Will Jacks leads in runs scored (545 runs). Overall Will Jacks is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Sanju Samson vs Will Jacks — who is a better fantasy captain?

Will Jacks is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 69 pts per game with a best score of 230 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 Will Jacks?

Sanju Samson has the superior batting strike rate this season (169.2), 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 Will Jacks?

Sanju Samson costs 9 Cr and Will Jacks costs 8.5 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 Will Jacks won?

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

Should I pick Sanju Samson or Will Jacks in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Will Jacks 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 England. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Sanju Samson or Will Jacks?

Sanju Samson has more T20I runs: Sanju Samson has 1,558 in 70 matches (average 27.3) and Will Jacks has 684 in 48 (average 22.1).

Who has more ODI runs, Sanju Samson or Will Jacks?

Will Jacks has more ODI runs: Sanju Samson has 510 in 16 matches (average 56.7) and Will Jacks has 802 in 29 (average 34.9).
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