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Dinesh Karthik vs Rishabh Pant — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Dinesh Karthik or Rishabh Pant?

Dinesh Karthik has the edge on the headline numbers: Dinesh Karthik leads on T20I batting (686 runs, avg 26.4). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Dinesh Karthik () has 686 T20I runs at avg 26.4 in 60 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
🏏
Dinesh Karthik
· 8 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Rishabh Pant
🦅 LSG · 9.5 cr
🏏
Dinesh Karthik
🧤 WK
8 cr
Credits
0
Avg Pts
0
Best FP
0.0
Pts/Cr
0
Total Runs
0
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.
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Rishabh Pant
62 higher avg pts · 197 best fantasy score
🏏 Dinesh Karthik
VS
🏏 Rishabh Pant
T20I Career Overview
60Matches76
🏏 Batting
686Runs1209
26.38Batting Avg23.25
142.62Strike Rate—
0Centuries0
1Half-Centuries3
28Sixes 🔴41
55
Best Score
65*
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Dinesh Karthik 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
StatisticDinesh KarthikRishabh Pant
Matches017
Avg fantasy points062
Best fantasy score0197
Runs0561
Strike rate0.098.9
Fours054
Sixes019
Half-centuries (50+)03
Centuries (100+)01
Highest score0105
Catches015
Total dismissals020
International career — T20I
StatisticDinesh KarthikRishabh Pant
Matches6076
Runs6861209
Batting average26.3823.25
Strike rate142.6—
Half-centuries (50+)13
Economy rate18.00—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Dinesh Karthik has played 60 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Dinesh Karthik has 686 runs at 26.4 (strike rate 142.6), against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more.

ODI. Dinesh Karthik has played 94 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Dinesh Karthik has 1,752 runs at 30.2 (strike rate 73.2), against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Dinesh Karthik has scored more. Hundreds: Dinesh Karthik 0, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 9 and 5.

Test. Dinesh Karthik has played 26 Tests and Rishabh Pant 51. Dinesh Karthik has 1,025 runs at 25.0 (strike rate 49.3), against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Dinesh Karthik 1, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 7 and 20.

International numbers up to 23 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Dinesh Karthik
Evenly matched
🏏 Rishabh Pant
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Rishabh Pant
62 avg pts · 197 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Dinesh Karthik
Captaining Rishabh Pant gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

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

T20I career: Dinesh Karthik has scored 686 T20I runs in 60 matches at an average of 26.38, with 1 half-century.

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.

Stats are sourced from international career records. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who has better fantasy stats — Dinesh Karthik or Rishabh Pant?

Based on recent data, Rishabh Pant has the edge with a higher average of 62 fantasy points per game. Rishabh Pant leads in runs scored (561 runs). Overall Rishabh Pant is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Dinesh Karthik vs Rishabh Pant — who is a better fantasy captain?

Rishabh Pant is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 62 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 — Dinesh Karthik or Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant has the superior batting strike rate this season (98.9), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Dinesh Karthik and Rishabh Pant?

Dinesh Karthik costs 8 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 Dinesh Karthik and Rishabh Pant won?

Dinesh Karthik has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Rishabh Pant has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Dinesh Karthik or Rishabh Pant in my fantasy XI?

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

Rishabh Pant has more T20I runs: Dinesh Karthik has 686 in 60 matches (average 26.4) and Rishabh Pant has 1,209 in 76 (average 23.3).

Who has more ODI runs, Dinesh Karthik or Rishabh Pant?

Dinesh Karthik has more ODI runs: Dinesh Karthik has 1,752 in 94 matches (average 30.2) and Rishabh Pant has 871 in 31 (average 33.5).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Rishabh Pant scores faster in ODIs: Dinesh Karthik strikes at 73.2 and Rishabh Pant at 106.2.

Who has more Test runs, Dinesh Karthik or Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant has more Test runs: Dinesh Karthik has 1,025 in 26 matches (average 25.0) and Rishabh Pant has 3,644 in 51 (average 43.4).
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