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Andy Balbirnie vs Rishabh Pant: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
Andy Balbirnie has the edge on the headline numbers: Andy Balbirnie leads on T20I batting (2,392 runs, avg 23.4). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Andy Balbirnie (Ireland) has 2,392 T20I runs at avg 23.4 in 110 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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Andy Balbirnie 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 | Andy Balbirnie | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 4 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 65 | 62 |
| Best fantasy score | 158 | 197 |
| Runs | 165 | 561 |
| Strike rate | 83.8 | 98.9 |
| Fours | 19 | 54 |
| Sixes | 3 | 19 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 1 |
| Highest score | 109 | 105 |
| Catches | 2 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 2 | 20 |
| Statistic | Andy Balbirnie | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 110 | 76 |
| Runs | 2392 | 1209 |
| Batting average | 23.45 | 23.25 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 12 | 3 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Andy Balbirnie has played 110 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Andy Balbirnie has 2,392 runs at 23.4, against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Andy Balbirnie has scored more.
ODI. Andy Balbirnie has played 117 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Andy Balbirnie has 3,264 runs at 32.0, against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Andy Balbirnie has scored more. Hundreds: Andy Balbirnie 9, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 17 and 5.
Test. Andy Balbirnie has played 13 Tests and Rishabh Pant 51. Andy Balbirnie has 575 runs at 23.0, against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Andy Balbirnie 0, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 5 and 20.
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: Andy Balbirnie 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?
Andy Balbirnie vs Rishabh Pant · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.
T20I career: Andy Balbirnie has scored 2,392 T20I runs in 110 matches at an average of 23.45, with 12 half-centuries.
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, Andy Balbirnie is the stronger pick with an average of 65 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.
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