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Dunith Wellalage vs Rishabh Pant: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better — Dunith Wellalage or Rishabh Pant?

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.

Dunith Wellalage (Sri Lanka) has 137 T20I runs at avg 19.6 in 16 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
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Dunith Wellalage
🇱🇰 SL · 8.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Rishabh Pant
🦅 LSG · 9.5 cr
🏏
Dunith Wellalage
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
BOWL
8.5 cr
Credits
77
Avg Pts
147
Best FP
154.2
Pts/Cr
310
Total Runs
22
Total Wkts
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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
🏏 Dunith Wellalage
15 higher avg pts · 147 best fantasy score
🏏 Dunith Wellalage
VS
🏏 Rishabh Pant
T20I Career Overview
16Matches76
🏏 Batting
137Runs1209
19.57Batting Avg23.25
113.22Strike Rate—
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries3
3Sixes 🔴41
43
Best Score
65*
🎳 Bowling
19Wickets0
22.68Bowling Avg—
7.24Economy Rate—
05-Wkt Hauls0
3/9
Best Figures
—
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Dunith Wellalage 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
StatisticDunith WellalageRishabh Pant
Matches1717
Avg fantasy points7762
Best fantasy score147197
Runs310561
Strike rate128.198.9
Fours2954
Sixes1219
Half-centuries (50+)13
Centuries (100+)01
Highest score56105
Wickets220
Economy rate7.330.00
Best spell (wkts)30
Catches815
Total dismissals820
International career — T20I
StatisticDunith WellalageRishabh Pant
Matches1676
Runs1371209
Batting average19.5723.25
Strike rate113.2—
Half-centuries (50+)03
Wickets190
Bowling average22.68—
Economy rate7.24—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Dunith Wellalage has played 16 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Dunith Wellalage has 137 runs at 19.6 (strike rate 113.2), against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Dunith Wellalage also bowls: 19 wickets at an economy of 7.24, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. Dunith Wellalage has played 31 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Dunith Wellalage has 386 runs at 20.3 (strike rate 80.8), against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Dunith Wellalage 0, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 1 and 5. Dunith Wellalage also bowls: 39 wickets at an economy of 5.07, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Dunith Wellalage has played 1 Test and Rishabh Pant 51. Dunith Wellalage has 29 runs at 14.5 (strike rate 61.7), against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Dunith Wellalage 0, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 0 and 20.

International numbers up to 23 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Dunith Wellalage
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More wickets
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
🏏 Rishabh Pant
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ More big-hitting sixes
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Dunith Wellalage
77 avg pts · 147 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Rishabh Pant
Captaining Dunith Wellalage gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

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

T20I career: Dunith Wellalage has scored 137 T20I runs in 16 matches at an average of 19.57. He has also taken 19 T20I wickets at an average of 22.68 with an economy of 7.24.

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, Dunith Wellalage is the stronger pick with an average of 77 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 — Dunith Wellalage or Rishabh Pant?

Based on recent data, Dunith Wellalage has the edge with a higher average of 77 fantasy points per game. Rishabh Pant leads in runs scored (561 runs). Overall Dunith Wellalage is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Dunith Wellalage vs Rishabh Pant — who is a better fantasy captain?

Dunith Wellalage is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 77 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 — Dunith Wellalage or Rishabh Pant?

Dunith Wellalage has the superior batting strike rate this season (128.1), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Dunith Wellalage and Rishabh Pant?

Dunith Wellalage costs 8.5 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 Dunith Wellalage and Rishabh Pant won?

Dunith Wellalage 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 Dunith Wellalage or Rishabh Pant in my fantasy XI?

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

Rishabh Pant has more T20I runs: Dunith Wellalage has 137 in 16 matches (average 19.6) and Rishabh Pant has 1,209 in 76 (average 23.3).

Who has more ODI runs, Dunith Wellalage or Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant has more ODI runs: Dunith Wellalage has 386 in 31 matches (average 20.3) and Rishabh Pant has 871 in 31 (average 33.5).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Rishabh Pant scores faster in ODIs: Dunith Wellalage strikes at 80.8 and Rishabh Pant at 106.2.

Who has more Test runs, Dunith Wellalage or Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant has more Test runs: Dunith Wellalage has 29 in 1 matches (average 14.5) and Rishabh Pant has 3,644 in 51 (average 43.4).
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