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Devdutt Padikkal vs Rishabh Pant: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Devdutt Padikkal has the edge on the headline numbers: Devdutt Padikkal averages 79 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Rishabh Pant's 62. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Devdutt Padikkal (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 79 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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Devdutt Padikkal 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 | Devdutt Padikkal | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 18 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 79 | 62 |
| Best fantasy score | 288 | 197 |
| Runs | 792 | 561 |
| Strike rate | 102.5 | 98.9 |
| Fours | 82 | 54 |
| Sixes | 25 | 19 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 2 | 1 |
| Highest score | 211 | 105 |
| Economy rate | 5.00 | 0.00 |
| Catches | 15 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 16 | 20 |
| Statistic | Devdutt Padikkal | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 2 | 76 |
| Runs | 38 | 1209 |
| Batting average | 19.00 | 23.25 |
| Strike rate | 100.0 | — |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Devdutt Padikkal has played 2 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Devdutt Padikkal has 38 runs at 19.0 (strike rate 100.0), against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more.
Test. Devdutt Padikkal has played 4 Tests and Rishabh Pant 51. Devdutt Padikkal has 418 runs at 69.7 (strike rate 60.1), against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Devdutt Padikkal 2, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 1 and 20.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
Did you know: Rishabh Pant
- His 89 not out at the Gabba in January 2021 sealed a series win in a ground where Australia had not lost a Test since 1988.
- In June 2025 at Headingley he became the first Indian to score centuries in both innings of a Test in England, and only the second wicketkeeper after Andy Flower to do it anywhere.
- He holds the record for the most Test sixes by an Indian batter.
- Lucknow Super Giants bought him for ₹27 crore at the 2025 auction, the highest price in IPL history.
🧠Quick quiz: Devdutt Padikkal and Rishabh Pant
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- 1. At which ground did Pant's 89 not out win a Test in January 2021?
- 2. What did Pant do at Headingley in June 2025?
Devdutt Padikkal 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.
Devdutt Padikkal is a specialist batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 18 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1427 fantasy points, averaging 79 pts per game with a best of 288 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 792 IPL runs at a strike rate of 102.5.
International career: Devdutt Padikkal has scored 418 TEST runs in 4 matches at an average of 69.67, with 2 centuries internationally.
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: Devdutt Padikkal 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.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Devdutt Padikkal is the stronger pick right now with an average of 79 pts per game and a best score of 288 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, Devdutt Padikkal 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.
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