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Chris Gayle vs Rishabh Pant — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Chris Gayle or Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant has the edge on the headline numbers: Rishabh Pant averages 62 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Chris Gayle's 0. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Chris Gayle (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 0 fantasy pts per match. Rishabh Pant (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 62 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.

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

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Chris Gayle
🔴 RCB · 8 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Rishabh Pant
🦅 LSG · 9.5 cr
🏏
Chris Gayle
🔴 Royal Challengers Bengaluru
AR
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
📊Showing IPL 2026 season stats
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Rishabh Pant
62 higher avg pts · 197 best fantasy score
🏏 Chris Gayle
VS
🏏 Rishabh Pant
T20I Career Overview
79Matches76
🏏 Batting
1899Runs1209
27.93Batting Avg23.25
137.51Strike Rate—
2Centuries0
14Half-Centuries3
124Sixes 🔴41
117
Best Score
65*
🎳 Bowling
20Wickets0
22.00Bowling Avg—
6.93Economy Rate—
05-Wkt Hauls0
2/15
Best Figures
—
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Chris Gayle 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
StatisticChris GayleRishabh 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
StatisticChris GayleRishabh Pant
Matches7976
Runs18991209
Batting average27.9323.25
Strike rate137.5—
Centuries (100+)20
Half-centuries (50+)143
Wickets200
Bowling average22.00—
Economy rate6.93—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Chris Gayle has played 79 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Chris Gayle has 1,899 runs at 27.9 (strike rate 137.5), against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Chris Gayle has scored more. Hundreds: Chris Gayle 2, Rishabh Pant 0. Fifties: 14 and 3. Chris Gayle also bowls: 20 wickets at an economy of 6.93, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. Chris Gayle has played 301 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Chris Gayle has 10,480 runs at 37.8 (strike rate 87.2), against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Chris Gayle has scored more. Hundreds: Chris Gayle 25, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 54 and 5. Chris Gayle also bowls: 167 wickets at an economy of 4.79, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Chris Gayle has played 103 Tests and Rishabh Pant 51. Chris Gayle has 7,214 runs at 42.2 (strike rate 60.3), against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so Chris Gayle has scored more. Hundreds: Chris Gayle 15, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 37 and 20. Chris Gayle also bowls: 73 wickets at an economy of 2.63, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 23 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Chris Gayle
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: 🏏 Chris Gayle
Captaining Rishabh Pant gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

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

T20I career: Chris Gayle has scored 1,899 T20I runs in 79 matches at an average of 27.93, with 2 centuries. He has also taken 20 T20I wickets at an average of 22.00 with an economy of 6.93.

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 IPL 2026 stats — Chris Gayle or Rishabh Pant?

Based on IPL 2026 season 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 IPL 2026.

Chris Gayle 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 — Chris Gayle or Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant has the superior batting strike rate in IPL 2026 (98.9), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Chris Gayle and Rishabh Pant?

Chris Gayle costs 8 Cr and Rishabh Pant costs 9.5 Cr in IPL 2026 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 Chris Gayle and Rishabh Pant won?

In IPL 2026, Chris Gayle 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 Chris Gayle or Rishabh Pant in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Rishabh Pant is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick IPL 2026. However, consider the match conditions — if Royal Challengers Bengaluru 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, Chris Gayle or Rishabh Pant?

Chris Gayle has more T20I runs: Chris Gayle has 1,899 in 79 matches (average 27.9) and Rishabh Pant has 1,209 in 76 (average 23.3).

Who has more ODI runs, Chris Gayle or Rishabh Pant?

Chris Gayle has more ODI runs: Chris Gayle has 10,480 in 301 matches (average 37.8) and Rishabh Pant has 871 in 31 (average 33.5).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Rishabh Pant scores faster in ODIs: Chris Gayle strikes at 87.2 and Rishabh Pant at 106.2.

Who has more Test runs, Chris Gayle or Rishabh Pant?

Chris Gayle has more Test runs: Chris Gayle has 7,214 in 103 matches (average 42.2) and Rishabh Pant has 3,644 in 51 (average 43.4).
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