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Anrich Nortje vs Rishabh Pant — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Anrich Nortje has the edge on the headline numbers: Anrich Nortje averages 68 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Rishabh Pant's 62. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Anrich Nortje (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 68 fantasy pts per match. Rishabh Pant (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 62 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Anrich Nortje 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 | Anrich Nortje | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 12 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 68 | 62 |
| Best fantasy score | 194 | 197 |
| Runs | 11 | 561 |
| Strike rate | 57.9 | 98.9 |
| Fours | 1 | 54 |
| Sixes | 0 | 19 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 11 | 105 |
| Wickets | 21 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 5.75 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 5 | 0 |
| Catches | 2 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 2 | 20 |
| Statistic | Anrich Nortje | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 47 | 76 |
| Runs | 30 | 1209 |
| Batting average | 3.75 | 23.25 |
| Strike rate | 60.0 | — |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Wickets | 56 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 21.07 | — |
| Economy rate | 7.38 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Anrich Nortje has played 47 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Anrich Nortje has 30 runs at 3.8 (strike rate 60.0), against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Anrich Nortje also bowls: 56 wickets at an economy of 7.38, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Anrich Nortje has played 22 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Anrich Nortje has 40 runs at 6.7 (strike rate 67.8), against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Anrich Nortje 0, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 0 and 5. Anrich Nortje also bowls: 36 wickets at an economy of 5.86, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Anrich Nortje has played 19 Tests and Rishabh Pant 51. Anrich Nortje has 187 runs at 7.8 (strike rate 30.3), against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Anrich Nortje 0, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 0 and 20. Anrich Nortje also bowls: 70 wickets at an economy of 3.67, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a Test wicket.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
Anrich Nortje vs Rishabh Pant is one of the most searched cricket comparisons, combining international career stats with IPL fantasy data. Both players bring different strengths to your XI, and the right choice can be the difference between topping the leaderboard or missing out.
Anrich Nortje is a specialist bowler for Lucknow Super Giants, priced at 9 Cr this season. Over 12 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 817 fantasy points, averaging 68 pts per game with a best of 194 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 11 IPL runs at a strike rate of 57.9, and has claimed 21 IPL wickets with an economy of 5.75.
International career: Anrich Nortje has scored 30 T20I runs in 47 matches at an average of 3.75 internationally. He has also taken 56 T20I wickets at an average of 21.07 with an economy of 7.38. He has taken 36 ODI wickets internationally.
Rishabh Pant is a wicket-keeper batter for Lucknow Super Giants, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 17 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1058 fantasy points, averaging 62 pts per game with a best of 197 pts. He has scored 561 IPL runs at a strike rate of 98.9.
International career: Rishabh Pant has scored 1,209 T20I runs in 76 matches at an average of 23.25, with 3 half-centuries internationally. In TESTs, he has 3,644 runs across 51 matches (avg 43.4).
Batting edge: Rishabh Pant leads with the bat this season, making them the better pick if the pitch is expected to be batting-friendly or if the match is being played on a flat track.
Bowling edge: Anrich Nortje has been the more impactful bowler in IPL 2026, and becomes especially valuable in conditions that offer pace or spin movement.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Anrich Nortje is the stronger pick right now with an average of 68 pts per game and a best score of 194 pts. The value-for-money metric (points per credit) further reinforces this — always check this number before finalising your captain or vice-captain choice.
Captaincy Recommendation: Based on IPL 2026 season form, Anrich Nortje is the safer captaincy option. However, if the opposition's bowling or batting lineup suits the other player, consider rotating your captain pick. Always check the playing XI, pitch report, and toss result before locking in your captain.
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