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Chamika Karunaratne vs Rishabh Pant — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Chamika Karunaratne 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.

Chamika Karunaratne (Galle Gallants) has 308 T20I runs at avg 16.2 in 45 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
🏏
Chamika Karunaratne
🐘 GG · 7.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Rishabh Pant
🦅 LSG · 9.5 cr
🏏
Chamika Karunaratne
🐘 Galle Gallants
AR🏅 1× MOTM
7.5 cr
Credits
44
Avg Pts
133
Best FP
69.9
Pts/Cr
257
Total Runs
1
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
🏏 Rishabh Pant
18 higher avg pts · 197 best fantasy score
🏏 Chamika Karunaratne
VS
🏏 Rishabh Pant
T20I Career Overview
45Matches76
🏏 Batting
308Runs1209
16.21Batting Avg23.25
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries3
11Sixes 🔴41
31
Best Score
65*
🎳 Bowling
24Wickets0
39.21Bowling Avg—
8.19Economy Rate—
05-Wkt Hauls0
2/22
Best Figures
—
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Chamika Karunaratne 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
StatisticChamika KarunaratneRishabh Pant
Matches1217
Avg fantasy points4462
Best fantasy score133197
Runs257561
Strike rate152.198.9
Fours1954
Sixes1419
Half-centuries (50+)23
Centuries (100+)01
Highest score72105
Wickets10
Economy rate10.670.00
Best spell (wkts)10
Catches715
Total dismissals720
International career — T20I
StatisticChamika KarunaratneRishabh Pant
Matches4576
Runs3081209
Batting average16.2123.25
Half-centuries (50+)03
Wickets240
Bowling average39.21—
Economy rate8.19—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Chamika Karunaratne has played 45 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Chamika Karunaratne has 308 runs at 16.2, against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Chamika Karunaratne also bowls: 24 wickets at an economy of 8.19, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. Chamika Karunaratne has played 26 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Chamika Karunaratne has 451 runs at 25.1 (strike rate 78.4), against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Chamika Karunaratne 0, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 1 and 5. Chamika Karunaratne also bowls: 24 wickets at an economy of 5.76, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Chamika Karunaratne has played 1 Test and Rishabh Pant 51. Chamika Karunaratne has 22 runs at 22.0 (strike rate 51.2), against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Chamika Karunaratne 0, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 0 and 20.

International numbers up to 23 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Chamika Karunaratne
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More wickets
✓ More MOTM awards
🏏 Rishabh Pant
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Rishabh Pant
62 avg pts · 197 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Chamika Karunaratne
Captaining Rishabh Pant gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

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

T20I career: Chamika Karunaratne has scored 308 T20I runs in 45 matches at an average of 16.21. He has also taken 24 T20I wickets at an average of 39.21 with an economy of 8.19.

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 — Chamika Karunaratne 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.

Chamika Karunaratne 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 — Chamika Karunaratne or Rishabh Pant?

Chamika Karunaratne has the superior batting strike rate this season (152.1), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Chamika Karunaratne and Rishabh Pant?

Chamika Karunaratne costs 7.5 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 Chamika Karunaratne and Rishabh Pant won?

Chamika Karunaratne has won 1 Man of the Match award and Rishabh Pant has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Chamika Karunaratne 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 Galle Gallants 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, Chamika Karunaratne or Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant has more T20I runs: Chamika Karunaratne has 308 in 45 matches (average 16.2) and Rishabh Pant has 1,209 in 76 (average 23.3).

Who has more ODI runs, Chamika Karunaratne or Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant has more ODI runs: Chamika Karunaratne has 451 in 26 matches (average 25.1) and Rishabh Pant has 871 in 31 (average 33.5).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Rishabh Pant scores faster in ODIs: Chamika Karunaratne strikes at 78.4 and Rishabh Pant at 106.2.

Who has more Test runs, Chamika Karunaratne or Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant has more Test runs: Chamika Karunaratne has 22 in 1 matches (average 22.0) and Rishabh Pant has 3,644 in 51 (average 43.4).
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