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Azhar Ali vs Rishabh Pant: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
Azhar Ali has the edge on the headline numbers: Azhar Ali leads on ODI batting (1,845 runs, avg 36.9). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Azhar Ali () has 1,845 ODI runs at avg 36.9 in 53 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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Azhar Ali 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 | Azhar Ali | 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 | Azhar Ali | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 53 | 31 |
| Runs | 1845 | 871 |
| Batting average | 36.90 | 33.50 |
| Strike rate | 74.5 | 106.2 |
| Centuries (100+) | 3 | 1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 12 | 5 |
| Wickets | 4 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 65.00 | — |
| Economy rate | 6.05 | — |
📋 Format by format
ODI. Azhar Ali has played 53 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Azhar Ali has 1,845 runs at 36.9 (strike rate 74.5), against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Azhar Ali has scored more. Hundreds: Azhar Ali 3, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 12 and 5.
Test. Azhar Ali has played 97 Tests and Rishabh Pant 51. Azhar Ali has 7,142 runs at 42.3 (strike rate 41.9), against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so Azhar Ali has scored more. Hundreds: Azhar Ali 19, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 35 and 20. Azhar Ali also bowls: 8 wickets at an economy of 4.30, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a Test 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: Azhar Ali and Rishabh Pant
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- 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?
Azhar Ali vs Rishabh Pant · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.
Azhar Ali 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.
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