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Dhruv Jurel vs Rishabh Pant: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Dhruv Jurel has the edge on the headline numbers: Dhruv Jurel averages 78 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Rishabh Pant's 62. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Dhruv Jurel (Rajasthan Royals) averages 78 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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Dhruv Jurel 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 | Dhruv Jurel | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 19 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 78 | 62 |
| Best fantasy score | 217 | 197 |
| Runs | 707 | 561 |
| Strike rate | 115.3 | 98.9 |
| Fours | 65 | 54 |
| Sixes | 27 | 19 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 7 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 1 |
| Highest score | 115 | 105 |
| Economy rate | 1.00 | 0.00 |
| Catches | 26 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 32 | 20 |
| Statistic | Dhruv Jurel | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 4 | 76 |
| Runs | 12 | 1209 |
| Batting average | 4.00 | 23.25 |
| Strike rate | 52.2 | — |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Dhruv Jurel has played 4 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Dhruv Jurel has 12 runs at 4.0 (strike rate 52.2), against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more.
Test. Dhruv Jurel has played 11 Tests and Rishabh Pant 51. Dhruv Jurel has 632 runs at 42.1 (strike rate 58.4), against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Dhruv Jurel 2, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 2 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: Dhruv Jurel 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?
Dhruv Jurel 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.
Dhruv Jurel is a wicket-keeper batter for Rajasthan Royals, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 19 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1488 fantasy points, averaging 78 pts per game with a best of 217 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 707 IPL runs at a strike rate of 115.3.
International career: Dhruv Jurel has scored 632 TEST runs in 11 matches at an average of 42.13, 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: Dhruv Jurel 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, Dhruv Jurel is the stronger pick right now with an average of 78 pts per game and a best score of 217 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, Dhruv Jurel 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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