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Dasun Shanaka 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 Dasun Shanaka's 43. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Dasun Shanaka (Rajasthan Royals) averages 43 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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Dasun Shanaka 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 | Dasun Shanaka | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 43 | 62 |
| Best fantasy score | 113 | 197 |
| Runs | 389 | 561 |
| Strike rate | 159.4 | 98.9 |
| Fours | 24 | 54 |
| Sixes | 28 | 19 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 58 | 105 |
| Wickets | 4 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 10.61 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 1 | 0 |
| Catches | 6 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 7 | 20 |
| Statistic | Dasun Shanaka | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 131 | 76 |
| Runs | 1912 | 1209 |
| Batting average | 20.56 | 23.25 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 8 | 3 |
| Wickets | 46 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 25.11 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Dasun Shanaka has played 131 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Dasun Shanaka has 1,912 runs at 20.6, against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Dasun Shanaka has scored more. Dasun Shanaka also bowls: 46 wickets, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Dasun Shanaka has played 71 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Dasun Shanaka has 1,299 runs at 22.4, against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Dasun Shanaka has scored more. Hundreds: Dasun Shanaka 2, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 4 and 5. Dasun Shanaka also bowls: 27 wickets, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Dasun Shanaka has played 6 Tests and Rishabh Pant 51. Dasun Shanaka has 140 runs at 14.0 (strike rate 50.7), against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Dasun Shanaka 0, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 1 and 20. Dasun Shanaka also bowls: 13 wickets at an economy of 3.39, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a Test wicket.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
Dasun Shanaka 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.
Dasun Shanaka is a all-rounder for Rajasthan Royals, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 857 fantasy points, averaging 43 pts per game with a best of 113 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 389 IPL runs at a strike rate of 159.4, and has claimed 4 IPL wickets with an economy of 10.61.
International career: Dasun Shanaka has scored 1,912 T20I runs in 131 matches at an average of 20.56, with 8 half-centuries internationally. He has also taken 46 T20I wickets at an average of 25.11. In ODIs, he has 1,299 runs across 71 matches (avg 22.4).
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: Dasun Shanaka 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.
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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