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Avesh Khan vs Rishabh Pant — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Rishabh Pant has the edge on the headline numbers: Rishabh Pant averages 62 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Avesh Khan's 27. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Avesh Khan (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 27 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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Avesh Khan 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 | Avesh Khan | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 7 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 27 | 62 |
| Best fantasy score | 55 | 197 |
| Runs | 6 | 561 |
| Strike rate | 100.0 | 98.9 |
| Fours | 1 | 54 |
| Sixes | 0 | 19 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 4 | 105 |
| Wickets | 6 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 11.05 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 2 | 0 |
| Catches | 2 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 2 | 20 |
| Statistic | Avesh Khan | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 25 | 76 |
| Runs | 27 | 1209 |
| Batting average | 13.50 | 23.25 |
| Strike rate | 135.0 | — |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Wickets | 27 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 25.81 | — |
| Economy rate | 8.80 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Avesh Khan has played 25 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Avesh Khan has 27 runs at 13.5 (strike rate 135.0), against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Avesh Khan also bowls: 27 wickets at an economy of 8.80, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Avesh Khan has played 8 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Avesh Khan has 23 runs at 7.7 (strike rate 79.3), against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Avesh Khan 0, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 0 and 5. Avesh Khan also bowls: 9 wickets at an economy of 5.54, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
Avesh Khan 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.
Avesh Khan is a specialist bowler for Lucknow Super Giants, priced at 8 Cr this season. Over 7 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 190 fantasy points, averaging 27 pts per game with a best of 55 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 6 IPL runs at a strike rate of 100, and has claimed 6 IPL wickets with an economy of 11.05.
International career: Avesh Khan has scored 27 T20I runs in 25 matches at an average of 13.50 internationally. He has also taken 27 T20I wickets at an average of 25.81 with an economy of 8.80.
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: Avesh Khan 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, Rishabh Pant is the stronger pick right now with an average of 62 pts per game and a best score of 197 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, Rishabh Pant 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.
Stats are updated after every IPL 2026 match. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool or check the Fantasy Leaderboard to see how top managers are building their teams.
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