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Cooper Connolly vs Rishabh Pant — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Cooper Connolly has the edge on the headline numbers: Cooper Connolly averages 72 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Rishabh Pant's 62. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Cooper Connolly (Punjab Kings) averages 72 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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Cooper Connolly 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 | Cooper Connolly | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 18 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 72 | 62 |
| Best fantasy score | 195 | 197 |
| Runs | 672 | 561 |
| Strike rate | 133.3 | 98.9 |
| Fours | 56 | 54 |
| Sixes | 39 | 19 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 4 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 1 |
| Highest score | 107 | 105 |
| Wickets | 3 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 5.07 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 2 | 0 |
| Catches | 4 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 6 | 20 |
| Statistic | Cooper Connolly | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 14 | 72 |
| Runs | 91 | 1142 |
| Batting average | 10.11 | 22.39 |
| Strike rate | 123.0 | 125.5 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Wickets | 3 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 77.00 | — |
| Economy rate | 9.24 | — |
Cooper Connolly 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.
Cooper Connolly is a specialist batter for Punjab Kings, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 18 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1288 fantasy points, averaging 72 pts per game with a best of 195 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 672 IPL runs at a strike rate of 133.3, and has claimed 3 IPL wickets with an economy of 5.07. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.
International career: Cooper Connolly has scored 91 T20I runs in 14 matches at an average of 10.11 internationally. He has also taken 3 T20I wickets at an average of 77.00 with an economy of 9.24.
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 1,142 T20I runs in 72 matches at an average of 22.39, with 3 half-centuries internationally. In TESTs, he has 3,644 runs across 51 matches (avg 43.4).
Batting edge: Cooper Connolly 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: Cooper Connolly 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, Cooper Connolly is the stronger pick right now with an average of 72 pts per game and a best score of 195 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, Cooper Connolly 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.
Stats are updated after every IPL 2026 match. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool or check the Fantasy Leaderboard to see how top managers are building their teams.
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