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Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs Rishabh Pant: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Rishabh Pant has the edge on the headline numbers: Rishabh Pant averages 62 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar's 50. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 50 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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Bhuvneshwar Kumar 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 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 50 | 62 |
| Best fantasy score | 169 | 197 |
| Runs | 40 | 561 |
| Strike rate | 133.3 | 98.9 |
| Fours | 4 | 54 |
| Sixes | 1 | 19 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 15 | 105 |
| Wickets | 29 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 8.62 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 4 | 0 |
| Catches | 2 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 3 | 20 |
| Statistic | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 87 | 76 |
| Runs | 67 | 1209 |
| Batting average | 8.38 | 23.25 |
| Strike rate | 71.3 | — |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Wickets | 90 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 23.10 | — |
| Five-wicket hauls | 1 | 0 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has played 87 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has 67 runs at 8.4 (strike rate 71.3), against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Bhuvneshwar Kumar also bowls: 90 wickets, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has played 121 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has 552 runs at 14.2 (strike rate 73.9), against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Bhuvneshwar Kumar 0, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 1 and 5. Bhuvneshwar Kumar also bowls: 141 wickets at an economy of 5.10, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has played 21 Tests and Rishabh Pant 51. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has 552 runs at 22.1 (strike rate 45.1), against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Bhuvneshwar Kumar 0, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 3 and 20. Bhuvneshwar Kumar also bowls: 63 wickets at an economy of 2.95, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a Test wicket.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
Did you know: Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- He took a wicket with his first ball in ODI cricket, against Pakistan in December 2012.
- He is the only bowler whose first wicket in all three formats was bowled.
- He won the IPL Purple Cap in 2016 and 2017, the first bowler to win it in consecutive seasons.
- He was the leading wicket-taker at the 2022 Asia Cup with 11.
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: Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Rishabh Pant
4 questions, answers explained. No sign-up needed.
- 1. What happened with Bhuvneshwar's first ball in ODI cricket?
- 2. In which two seasons did Bhuvneshwar win the IPL Purple Cap?
- 3. At which ground did Pant's 89 not out win a Test in January 2021?
- 4. What did Pant do at Headingley in June 2025?
Bhuvneshwar Kumar 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.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is a specialist bowler for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 9 Cr this season. Over 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1007 fantasy points, averaging 50 pts per game with a best of 169 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 40 IPL runs at a strike rate of 133.3, and has claimed 29 IPL wickets with an economy of 8.62. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.
International career: Bhuvneshwar Kumar has scored 552 ODI runs in 121 matches at an average of 14.15, with 1 half-century internationally. He has also taken 141 ODI wickets at an average of 34.94 with an economy of 5.10. He has taken 90 T20I wickets internationally.
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: Bhuvneshwar Kumar 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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