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Dinesh Chandimal 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.
Dinesh Chandimal (Sri Lanka) has 1,066 T20I runs at avg 19.4 in 69 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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Dinesh Chandimal 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 | Dinesh Chandimal | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 11 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 39 | 62 |
| Best fantasy score | 124 | 197 |
| Runs | 281 | 561 |
| Strike rate | 81.9 | 98.9 |
| Fours | 27 | 54 |
| Sixes | 7 | 19 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 97 | 105 |
| Catches | 3 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 3 | 20 |
| Statistic | Dinesh Chandimal | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 69 | 76 |
| Runs | 1066 | 1209 |
| Batting average | 19.38 | 23.25 |
| Strike rate | 104.0 | — |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 6 | 3 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Dinesh Chandimal has played 69 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Dinesh Chandimal has 1,066 runs at 19.4 (strike rate 104.0), against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more.
ODI. Dinesh Chandimal has played 157 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Dinesh Chandimal has 3,854 runs at 31.9 (strike rate 74.2), against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Dinesh Chandimal has scored more. Hundreds: Dinesh Chandimal 4, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 24 and 5.
Test. Dinesh Chandimal has played 92 Tests and Rishabh Pant 51. Dinesh Chandimal has 6,530 runs at 43.5, against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so Dinesh Chandimal has scored more. Hundreds: Dinesh Chandimal 16, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 36 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: Dinesh Chandimal 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?
Dinesh Chandimal vs Rishabh Pant · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.
T20I career: Dinesh Chandimal has scored 1,066 T20I runs in 69 matches at an average of 19.38, with 6 half-centuries.
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, Rishabh Pant is the stronger pick with an average of 62 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.
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