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Steve Smith vs Travis Head — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Steve Smith 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.

Steve Smith (Amsterdam Flames) has 1,090 T20I runs at avg 25.4 in 66 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
🏏
Steve Smith
🔥 AF · 9.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Travis Head
🌅 SRH · 9 cr
🏏
Steve Smith
🔥 Amsterdam Flames
BAT🌏 OS
9.5 cr
Credits
49
Avg Pts
183
Best FP
25.8
Pts/Cr
323
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🏏
Travis Head
🌅 Sunrisers Hyderabad
BAT🌏 OS🏅 1× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
54
Avg Pts
172
Best FP
92.9
Pts/Cr
644
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
🏏 Travis Head
5 higher avg pts · 172 best fantasy score · 1× MOTM
🏏 Steve Smith
VS
🏏 Travis Head
T20I Career Overview
66Matches53
🏏 Batting
1090Runs1335
25.35Batting Avg28.40
125.58Strike Rate157.24
0Centuries0
5Half-Centuries6
26Sixes 🔴60
90
Best Score
91
🎳 Bowling
17Wickets1
22.18Bowling Avg56.00
7.77Economy Rate9.33
05-Wkt Hauls0
3/20
Best Figures
1/16
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Steve Smith 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
StatisticSteve SmithTravis Head
Matches1120
Avg fantasy points4954
Best fantasy score183172
Runs323644
Strike rate79.2122.0
Fours3783
Sixes523
Half-centuries (50+)03
Centuries (100+)11
Highest score115112
Wickets01
Economy rate0.004.00
Best spell (wkts)01
Catches82
Total dismissals82
International career — T20I
StatisticSteve SmithTravis Head
Matches6653
Runs10901335
Batting average25.3528.40
Strike rate125.6157.2
Half-centuries (50+)56
Wickets171
Bowling average22.1856.00
Economy rate7.779.33

📋 Format by format

T20I. Steve Smith has played 66 T20Is and Travis Head 53. Steve Smith has 1,090 runs at 25.4 (strike rate 125.6), against 1,335 at 28.4 (157.2) for Travis Head, so Travis Head has scored more. With the ball, Steve Smith has 17 wickets at an economy of 7.77 and Travis Head 1 at 9.33; Steve Smith has more wickets.

ODI. Steve Smith has played 170 ODIs and Travis Head 85. Steve Smith has 5,800 runs at 43.3, against 3,273 at 43.6 for Travis Head, so Steve Smith has scored more. Hundreds: Steve Smith 12, Travis Head 8. Fifties: 35 and 18. With the ball, Steve Smith has 28 wickets at an economy of 5.41 and Travis Head 28 at 5.76 while Steve Smith is more economical.

Test. Steve Smith has played 125 Tests and Travis Head 67. Steve Smith has 10,920 runs at 56.0 (strike rate 54.0), against 4,653 at 43.1 (69.7) for Travis Head, so Steve Smith has scored more. Hundreds: Steve Smith 37, Travis Head 12. Fifties: 45 and 20. With the ball, Steve Smith has 19 wickets at an economy of 4.11 and Travis Head 16 at 3.70; Steve Smith has more wickets while Travis Head is more economical.

International numbers up to 22 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Steve Smith
Evenly matched
🏏 Travis Head
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ More wickets
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Travis Head
54 avg pts · 172 best · 1 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Steve Smith
Captaining Travis Head gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

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

T20I career: Steve Smith has scored 1,090 T20I runs in 66 matches at an average of 25.35, with 5 half-centuries. He has also taken 17 T20I wickets at an average of 22.18 with an economy of 7.77.

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, Travis Head is the stronger pick with an average of 54 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 — Steve Smith or Travis Head?

Based on recent data, Travis Head has the edge with a higher average of 54 fantasy points per game. Travis Head leads in runs scored (644 runs). Overall Travis Head is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Steve Smith vs Travis Head — who is a better fantasy captain?

Travis Head is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 54 pts per game with a best score of 183 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 — Steve Smith or Travis Head?

Travis Head has the superior batting strike rate this season (122.0), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Steve Smith and Travis Head?

Steve Smith costs 9.5 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 Steve Smith and Travis Head won?

Steve Smith has won 0 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 Steve Smith or Travis Head in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Travis Head is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions — if Amsterdam Flames 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, Steve Smith or Travis Head?

Travis Head has more T20I runs: Steve Smith has 1,090 in 66 matches (average 25.4) and Travis Head has 1,335 in 53 (average 28.4).

Who has the better T20I strike rate?

Travis Head scores faster in T20Is: Steve Smith strikes at 125.6 and Travis Head at 157.2.

Who has more ODI runs, Steve Smith or Travis Head?

Steve Smith has more ODI runs: Steve Smith has 5,800 in 170 matches (average 43.3) and Travis Head has 3,273 in 85 (average 43.6).

Who has more Test runs, Steve Smith or Travis Head?

Steve Smith has more Test runs: Steve Smith has 10,920 in 125 matches (average 56.0) and Travis Head has 4,653 in 67 (average 43.1).

Who has taken more Test wickets, Steve Smith or Travis Head?

Steve Smith has more Test wickets: Steve Smith has 19 at an average of 53.0 and Travis Head has 16 at 39.8.
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