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Babar Azam vs Rishabh Pant — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Babar Azam or Rishabh Pant?

Babar Azam has the edge on the headline numbers: Babar Azam leads on T20I batting (4,596 runs, avg 39.0). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Babar Azam (Pakistan) has 4,596 T20I runs at avg 39.0 in 145 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.

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

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Babar Azam
🇵🇰 PAK · 10.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Rishabh Pant
🦅 LSG · 9.5 cr
🏏
Babar Azam
🇵🇰 Pakistan
BAT
10.5 cr
Credits
91
Avg Pts
154
Best FP
45.1
Pts/Cr
415
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🏏
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
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Babar Azam
29 higher avg pts · 154 best fantasy score
🏏 Babar Azam
VS
🏏 Rishabh Pant
T20I Career Overview
145Matches76
🏏 Batting
4596Runs1209
38.95Batting Avg23.25
129.76Strike Rate—
3Centuries0
39Half-Centuries3
80Sixes 🔴41
122
Best Score
65*
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Babar Azam 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
StatisticBabar AzamRishabh Pant
Matches717
Avg fantasy points9162
Best fantasy score154197
Runs415561
Strike rate63.498.9
Fours4854
Sixes519
Half-centuries (50+)33
Centuries (100+)11
Highest score112105
Catches815
Total dismissals920
International career — T20I
StatisticBabar AzamRishabh Pant
Matches14576
Runs45961209
Batting average38.9523.25
Strike rate129.8—
Centuries (100+)30
Half-centuries (50+)393

📋 Format by format

T20I. Babar Azam has played 145 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Babar Azam has 4,596 runs at 39.0 (strike rate 129.8), against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Babar Azam has scored more. Hundreds: Babar Azam 3, Rishabh Pant 0. Fifties: 39 and 3.

ODI. Babar Azam has played 143 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Babar Azam has 6,626 runs at 53.4, against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Babar Azam has scored more. Hundreds: Babar Azam 20, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 38 and 5.

Test. Babar Azam has played 66 Tests and Rishabh Pant 51. Babar Azam has 4,771 runs at 43.0 (strike rate 56.2), against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so Babar Azam has scored more. Hundreds: Babar Azam 9, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 34 and 20.

International numbers up to 27 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Babar Azam
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
🏏 Rishabh Pant
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Babar Azam
91 avg pts · 154 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Rishabh Pant
Captaining Babar Azam gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

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

T20I career: Babar Azam has scored 4,596 T20I runs in 145 matches at an average of 38.95, with 3 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, Babar Azam is the stronger pick with an average of 91 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 fantasy stats — Babar Azam or Rishabh Pant?

Based on recent data, Babar Azam has the edge with a higher average of 91 fantasy points per game. Rishabh Pant leads in runs scored (561 runs). Overall Babar Azam is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Babar Azam vs Rishabh Pant — who is a better fantasy captain?

Babar Azam is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 91 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 — Babar Azam or Rishabh Pant?

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

What is the price difference between Babar Azam and Rishabh Pant?

Babar Azam costs 10.5 Cr and Rishabh Pant costs 9.5 Cr in current 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 Babar Azam and Rishabh Pant won?

Babar Azam 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 Babar Azam or Rishabh Pant in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Babar Azam is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions — if Pakistan 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 T20I runs, Babar Azam or Rishabh Pant?

Babar Azam has more T20I runs: Babar Azam has 4,596 in 145 matches (average 39.0) and Rishabh Pant has 1,209 in 76 (average 23.3).

Who has more ODI runs, Babar Azam or Rishabh Pant?

Babar Azam has more ODI runs: Babar Azam has 6,626 in 143 matches (average 53.4) and Rishabh Pant has 871 in 31 (average 33.5).

Who has more Test runs, Babar Azam or Rishabh Pant?

Babar Azam has more Test runs: Babar Azam has 4,771 in 66 matches (average 43.0) and Rishabh Pant has 3,644 in 51 (average 43.4).
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