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Ben Dwarshuis 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 Ben Dwarshuis's 48. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Ben Dwarshuis (Punjab Kings) averages 48 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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Ben Dwarshuis 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 | Ben Dwarshuis | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 5 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 48 | 62 |
| Best fantasy score | 78 | 197 |
| Runs | 5 | 561 |
| Strike rate | 50.0 | 98.9 |
| Fours | 0 | 54 |
| Sixes | 0 | 19 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 4 | 105 |
| Wickets | 6 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 8.84 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 2 | 0 |
| Catches | 2 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 3 | 20 |
| Statistic | Ben Dwarshuis | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 15 | 76 |
| Runs | 63 | 1209 |
| Batting average | 7.88 | 23.25 |
| Strike rate | 79.8 | — |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Wickets | 22 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 24.36 | — |
| Economy rate | 9.40 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Ben Dwarshuis has played 15 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Ben Dwarshuis has 63 runs at 7.9 (strike rate 79.8), against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Ben Dwarshuis also bowls: 22 wickets at an economy of 9.40, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Ben Dwarshuis has played 7 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Ben Dwarshuis has 65 runs at 16.3 (strike rate 62.5), against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Ben Dwarshuis 0, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 0 and 5. Ben Dwarshuis also bowls: 12 wickets, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
Ben Dwarshuis 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.
Ben Dwarshuis is a specialist bowler for Punjab Kings, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 5 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 242 fantasy points, averaging 48 pts per game with a best of 78 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 5 IPL runs at a strike rate of 50, and has claimed 6 IPL wickets with an economy of 8.84.
International career: Ben Dwarshuis has scored 63 T20I runs in 15 matches at an average of 7.88 internationally. He has also taken 22 T20I wickets at an average of 24.36 with an economy of 9.40.
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: Ben Dwarshuis 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.
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