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David Willey vs Rishabh Pant — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — David Willey 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.

David Willey (London Spirit) has 226 T20I runs at avg 15.1 in 43 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
🏏
David Willey
👻 LS · 8.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Rishabh Pant
🦅 LSG · 9.5 cr
🏏
David Willey
👻 London Spirit
AR🏅 1× MOTM
8.5 cr
Credits
73
Avg Pts
159
Best FP
111.2
Pts/Cr
221
Total Runs
15
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.
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 David Willey
11 higher avg pts · 159 best fantasy score · 1× MOTM
🏏 David Willey
VS
🏏 Rishabh Pant
T20I Career Overview
43Matches76
🏏 Batting
226Runs1209
15.07Batting Avg23.25
144.87Strike Rate—
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries3
11Sixes 🔴41
33*
Best Score
65*
🎳 Bowling
51Wickets0
22.69Bowling Avg—
8.25Economy Rate—
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/7
Best Figures
—
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

David Willey 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
StatisticDavid WilleyRishabh Pant
Matches1317
Avg fantasy points7362
Best fantasy score159197
Runs221561
Strike rate145.498.9
Fours1954
Sixes1419
Half-centuries (50+)13
Centuries (100+)01
Highest score83105
Wickets150
Economy rate8.230.00
Best spell (wkts)30
Catches615
Total dismissals720
International career — T20I
StatisticDavid WilleyRishabh Pant
Matches4376
Runs2261209
Batting average15.0723.25
Strike rate144.9—
Half-centuries (50+)03
Wickets510
Bowling average22.69—
Economy rate8.25—

📋 Format by format

T20I. David Willey has played 43 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. David Willey has 226 runs at 15.1 (strike rate 144.9), against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. David Willey also bowls: 51 wickets at an economy of 8.25, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. David Willey has played 73 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. David Willey has 663 runs at 24.6 (strike rate 96.2), against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: David Willey 0, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 2 and 5. David Willey also bowls: 100 wickets at an economy of 5.49, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.

International numbers up to 23 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 David Willey
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More wickets
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
🏏 Rishabh Pant
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ More big-hitting sixes
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 David Willey
73 avg pts · 159 best · 1 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Rishabh Pant
Captaining David Willey gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

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

T20I career: David Willey has scored 226 T20I runs in 43 matches at an average of 15.07. He has also taken 51 T20I wickets at an average of 22.69 with an economy of 8.25.

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, David Willey is the stronger pick with an average of 73 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 — David Willey or Rishabh Pant?

Based on recent data, David Willey has the edge with a higher average of 73 fantasy points per game. Rishabh Pant leads in runs scored (561 runs). Overall David Willey is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

David Willey vs Rishabh Pant — who is a better fantasy captain?

David Willey is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 73 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 — David Willey or Rishabh Pant?

David Willey has the superior batting strike rate this season (145.4), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between David Willey and Rishabh Pant?

David Willey costs 8.5 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 David Willey and Rishabh Pant won?

David Willey 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 David Willey or Rishabh Pant in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, David Willey is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions — if London Spirit 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, David Willey or Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant has more T20I runs: David Willey has 226 in 43 matches (average 15.1) and Rishabh Pant has 1,209 in 76 (average 23.3).

Who has more ODI runs, David Willey or Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant has more ODI runs: David Willey has 663 in 73 matches (average 24.6) and Rishabh Pant has 871 in 31 (average 33.5).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Rishabh Pant scores faster in ODIs: David Willey strikes at 96.2 and Rishabh Pant at 106.2.
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