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Basil Hameed vs Rishabh Pant: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better, Basil Hameed or Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant has the edge on the headline numbers: Rishabh Pant leads on T20I batting (1,209 runs, avg 23.3). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Basil Hameed () has 796 T20I runs at avg 21.5 in 65 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
🏏
Basil Hameed
· 8 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Rishabh Pant
🦅 LSG · 9.5 cr
🏏
Basil Hameed
BAT
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
⚠️These players are from different series: comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Rishabh Pant
62 higher avg pts · 197 best fantasy score
🏏 Basil Hameed
VS
🏏 Rishabh Pant
T20I Career Overview
65Matches76
🏏 Batting
796Runs1209
21.51Batting Avg23.25
128.59Strike Rate—
0Centuries0
2Half-Centuries3
40Sixes 🔴41
51
Best Score
65*
🎳 Bowling
38Wickets0
15.76Bowling Avg—
7.01Economy Rate—
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/25
Best Figures
—
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Basil Hameed 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
StatisticBasil HameedRishabh 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 · T20I
StatisticBasil HameedRishabh Pant
Matches6576
Runs7961209
Batting average21.5123.25
Strike rate128.6—
Half-centuries (50+)23
Wickets380
Bowling average15.76—
Economy rate7.01—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Basil Hameed has played 65 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Basil Hameed has 796 runs at 21.5 (strike rate 128.6), against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Basil Hameed also bowls: 38 wickets at an economy of 7.01, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. Basil Hameed has played 48 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Basil Hameed has 1,051 runs at 24.4 (strike rate 73.9), against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Basil Hameed has scored more. Hundreds: Basil Hameed 0, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 5 and 5. Basil Hameed also bowls: 43 wickets at an economy of 4.17, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.

International numbers up to 23 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Basil Hameed
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: 🏏 Basil Hameed
Captaining Rishabh Pant gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.

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.
Full Rishabh Pant profile →

🧠Quick quiz: Basil Hameed and Rishabh Pant

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  1. 1. At which ground did Pant's 89 not out win a Test in January 2021?
  2. 2. What did Pant do at Headingley in June 2025?
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Basil Hameed vs Rishabh Pant · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Basil Hameed has scored 796 T20I runs in 65 matches at an average of 21.51, with 2 half-centuries. He has also taken 38 T20I wickets at an average of 15.76 with an economy of 7.01.

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 fantasy stats, Basil Hameed or Rishabh Pant?

Based on recent 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 this season.

Basil Hameed 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, Basil Hameed 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 Basil Hameed and Rishabh Pant?

Basil Hameed costs 8 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 Basil Hameed and Rishabh Pant won?

Basil Hameed 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 Basil Hameed or Rishabh Pant in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Rishabh Pant is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions: if 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, Basil Hameed or Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant has more T20I runs: Basil Hameed has 796 in 65 matches (average 21.5) and Rishabh Pant has 1,209 in 76 (average 23.3).

Who has more ODI runs, Basil Hameed or Rishabh Pant?

Basil Hameed has more ODI runs: Basil Hameed has 1,051 in 48 matches (average 24.4) and Rishabh Pant has 871 in 31 (average 33.5).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Rishabh Pant scores faster in ODIs: Basil Hameed strikes at 73.9 and Rishabh Pant at 106.2.
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