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Aarif Sheikh vs Rishabh Pant: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
Rishabh Pant has the edge on the headline numbers: Rishabh Pant leads on T20I batting (1,209 runs, avg 23.3). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Aarif Sheikh () has 494 T20I runs at avg 19.0 in 41 matches. Rishabh Pant (Lucknow Super Giants) has 1,209 T20I runs at avg 23.3 in 76 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.
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Aarif Sheikh vs Rishabh Pant · 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).
| Statistic | Aarif Sheikh | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 0 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 0 | 62 |
| Best fantasy score | 0 | 197 |
| Runs | 0 | 561 |
| Strike rate | 0.0 | 98.9 |
| Fours | 0 | 54 |
| Sixes | 0 | 19 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 0 | 105 |
| Catches | 0 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 0 | 20 |
| Statistic | Aarif Sheikh | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 41 | 76 |
| Runs | 494 | 1209 |
| Batting average | 19.00 | 23.25 |
| Strike rate | 108.8 | — |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Wickets | 4 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 33.00 | — |
| Economy rate | 8.25 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Aarif Sheikh has played 41 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Aarif Sheikh has 494 runs at 19.0 (strike rate 108.8), against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more.
ODI. Aarif Sheikh has played 57 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Aarif Sheikh has 1,122 runs at 26.7 (strike rate 63.6), against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Aarif Sheikh has scored more. Hundreds: Aarif Sheikh 0, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 8 and 5. Aarif Sheikh also bowls: 8 wickets at an economy of 4.72, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
Did you know: Rishabh Pant
- His 89 not out at the Gabba in January 2021 sealed a series win in a ground where Australia had not lost a Test since 1988.
- In June 2025 at Headingley he became the first Indian to score centuries in both innings of a Test in England, and only the second wicketkeeper after Andy Flower to do it anywhere.
- He holds the record for the most Test sixes by an Indian batter.
- Lucknow Super Giants bought him for ₹27 crore at the 2025 auction, the highest price in IPL history.
🧠Quick quiz: Aarif Sheikh and Rishabh Pant
2 questions, answers explained. No sign-up needed.
- 1. At which ground did Pant's 89 not out win a Test in January 2021?
- 2. What did Pant do at Headingley in June 2025?
Aarif Sheikh vs Rishabh Pant · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.
T20I career: Aarif Sheikh has scored 494 T20I runs in 41 matches at an average of 19.00. He has also taken 4 T20I wickets at an average of 33.00 with an economy of 8.25.
T20I career: Rishabh Pant has scored 1,209 T20I runs in 76 matches at an average of 23.25, with 3 half-centuries.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Rishabh Pant is the stronger pick with an average of 62 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.
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