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Anil Kumble vs Rishabh Pant — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Anil Kumble or Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant has the edge on the headline numbers: Rishabh Pant averages 62 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Anil Kumble's 0. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Anil Kumble (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 0 fantasy pts per match. Rishabh Pant (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 62 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.

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

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Anil Kumble
🔴 RCB · 8 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Rishabh Pant
🦅 LSG · 9.5 cr
🏏
Anil Kumble
🔴 Royal Challengers Bengaluru
BOWL
8 cr
Credits
0
Avg Pts
0
Best FP
0.0
Pts/Cr
0
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
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Rishabh Pant
🦅 Lucknow Super Giants
🧤 WK
9.5 cr
Credits
62
Avg Pts
197
Best FP
111.4
Pts/Cr
561
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
📊Showing IPL 2026 season stats
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Rishabh Pant
62 higher avg pts · 197 best fantasy score
🏏 Anil Kumble
VS
🏏 Rishabh Pant
T20I Career Overview
—Matches76
🏏 Batting
—Runs1209
—Batting Avg23.25
—Centuries0
—Half-Centuries3
—Sixes 🔴41
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Best Score
65*
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Anil Kumble 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).

IPL season stats
StatisticAnil KumbleRishabh Pant
Matches017
Avg fantasy points062
Best fantasy score0197
Runs0561
Strike rate0.098.9
Fours054
Sixes019
Half-centuries (50+)03
Centuries (100+)01
Highest score0105
Catches015
Total dismissals020
International career — ODI
StatisticAnil KumbleRishabh Pant
Matches27131
Runs938871
Batting average10.5433.50
Strike rate61.1106.2
Centuries (100+)01
Half-centuries (50+)05
Wickets3370
Bowling average30.90—
Economy rate4.31—
Five-wicket hauls20

📋 Format by format

ODI. Anil Kumble has played 271 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Anil Kumble has 938 runs at 10.5 (strike rate 61.1), against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Anil Kumble has scored more. Hundreds: Anil Kumble 0, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 0 and 5. Anil Kumble also bowls: 337 wickets at an economy of 4.31, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Anil Kumble has played 132 Tests and Rishabh Pant 51. Anil Kumble has 2,506 runs at 17.8 (strike rate 38.8), against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Anil Kumble 1, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 5 and 20. Anil Kumble also bowls: 619 wickets at an economy of 2.70, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 23 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Anil Kumble
Evenly matched
🏏 Rishabh Pant
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Rishabh Pant
62 avg pts · 197 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Anil Kumble
Captaining Rishabh Pant gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Anil Kumble vs Rishabh Pant — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

Anil Kumble does not have T20I career data recorded yet.

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.

Stats are sourced from international career records. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who has better IPL 2026 stats — Anil Kumble or Rishabh Pant?

Based on IPL 2026 season data, Rishabh Pant has the edge with a higher average of 62 fantasy points per game. Rishabh Pant leads in runs scored (561 runs). Overall Rishabh Pant is the stronger fantasy pick IPL 2026.

Anil Kumble vs Rishabh Pant — who is a better fantasy captain?

Rishabh Pant is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 62 pts per game with a best score of 197 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 — Anil Kumble or Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant has the superior batting strike rate in IPL 2026 (98.9), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Anil Kumble and Rishabh Pant?

Anil Kumble costs 8 Cr and Rishabh Pant costs 9.5 Cr in IPL 2026 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 Anil Kumble and Rishabh Pant won?

In IPL 2026, Anil Kumble has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Rishabh Pant has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Anil Kumble or Rishabh Pant in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Rishabh Pant is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick IPL 2026. However, consider the match conditions — if Royal Challengers Bengaluru are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for Lucknow Super Giants. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more ODI runs, Anil Kumble or Rishabh Pant?

Anil Kumble has more ODI runs: Anil Kumble has 938 in 271 matches (average 10.5) and Rishabh Pant has 871 in 31 (average 33.5).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Rishabh Pant scores faster in ODIs: Anil Kumble strikes at 61.1 and Rishabh Pant at 106.2.

Who has more Test runs, Anil Kumble or Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant has more Test runs: Anil Kumble has 2,506 in 132 matches (average 17.8) and Rishabh Pant has 3,644 in 51 (average 43.4).
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