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Dhananjaya de Silva vs Rishabh Pant: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
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.
Dhananjaya de Silva (Sri Lanka) has 890 T20I runs at avg 20.7 in 48 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.
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Dhananjaya de Silva 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 | Dhananjaya de Silva | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 5 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 87 | 62 |
| Best fantasy score | 161 | 197 |
| Runs | 298 | 561 |
| Strike rate | 54.3 | 98.9 |
| Fours | 35 | 54 |
| Sixes | 2 | 19 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 1 |
| Highest score | 120 | 105 |
| Economy rate | 3.13 | 0.00 |
| Catches | 4 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 4 | 20 |
| Statistic | Dhananjaya de Silva | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 48 | 76 |
| Runs | 890 | 1209 |
| Batting average | 20.70 | 23.25 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 3 |
| Wickets | 17 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 19.24 | — |
| Economy rate | 6.86 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Dhananjaya de Silva has played 48 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Dhananjaya de Silva has 890 runs at 20.7, against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Dhananjaya de Silva also bowls: 17 wickets at an economy of 6.86, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Dhananjaya de Silva has played 93 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Dhananjaya de Silva has 1,924 runs at 25.6, against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Dhananjaya de Silva has scored more. Hundreds: Dhananjaya de Silva 0, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 10 and 5. Dhananjaya de Silva also bowls: 48 wickets, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Dhananjaya de Silva has played 67 Tests and Rishabh Pant 51. Dhananjaya de Silva has 4,320 runs at 39.3, against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so Dhananjaya de Silva has scored more. Hundreds: Dhananjaya de Silva 13, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 19 and 20. Dhananjaya de Silva also bowls: 43 wickets, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a Test wicket.
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: Dhananjaya de Silva and Rishabh Pant
2 questions, answers explained. No sign-up needed.
- 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?
Dhananjaya de Silva vs Rishabh Pant · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.
T20I career: Dhananjaya de Silva has scored 890 T20I runs in 48 matches at an average of 20.70, with 3 half-centuries. He has also taken 17 T20I wickets at an average of 19.24 with an economy of 6.86.
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, Dhananjaya de Silva is the stronger pick with an average of 87 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.
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