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Dwayne Smith vs Rishabh Pant — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Dwayne Smith 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.

Dwayne Smith () has 582 T20I runs at avg 18.2 in 33 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
🏏
Dwayne Smith
· 8 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Rishabh Pant
🦅 LSG · 9.5 cr
🏏
Dwayne Smith
AR
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
🏏 Dwayne Smith
VS
🏏 Rishabh Pant
T20I Career Overview
33Matches76
🏏 Batting
582Runs1209
18.19Batting Avg23.25
122.27Strike Rate—
0Centuries0
3Half-Centuries3
31Sixes 🔴41
72
Best Score
65*
🎳 Bowling
7Wickets0
30.29Bowling Avg—
8.96Economy Rate—
05-Wkt Hauls0
3/24
Best Figures
—
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Dwayne Smith 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
StatisticDwayne SmithRishabh 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
StatisticDwayne SmithRishabh Pant
Matches3376
Runs5821209
Batting average18.1923.25
Strike rate122.3—
Half-centuries (50+)33
Wickets70
Bowling average30.29—
Economy rate8.96—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Dwayne Smith has played 33 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Dwayne Smith has 582 runs at 18.2 (strike rate 122.3), against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Dwayne Smith also bowls: 7 wickets at an economy of 8.96, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. Dwayne Smith has played 105 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Dwayne Smith has 1,560 runs at 18.6 (strike rate 92.7), against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Dwayne Smith has scored more. Hundreds: Dwayne Smith 0, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 8 and 5. Dwayne Smith also bowls: 61 wickets at an economy of 5.03, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Dwayne Smith has played 10 Tests and Rishabh Pant 51. Dwayne Smith has 320 runs at 24.6 (strike rate 70.0), against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Dwayne Smith 1, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 0 and 20. Dwayne Smith also bowls: 7 wickets at an economy of 3.17, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 23 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Dwayne Smith
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: 🏏 Dwayne Smith
Captaining Rishabh Pant gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

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

T20I career: Dwayne Smith has scored 582 T20I runs in 33 matches at an average of 18.19, with 3 half-centuries. He has also taken 7 T20I wickets at an average of 30.29 with an economy of 8.96.

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 — Dwayne Smith 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.

Dwayne Smith 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 — Dwayne Smith 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 Dwayne Smith and Rishabh Pant?

Dwayne Smith 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 Dwayne Smith and Rishabh Pant won?

Dwayne Smith 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 Dwayne Smith 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, Dwayne Smith or Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant has more T20I runs: Dwayne Smith has 582 in 33 matches (average 18.2) and Rishabh Pant has 1,209 in 76 (average 23.3).

Who has more ODI runs, Dwayne Smith or Rishabh Pant?

Dwayne Smith has more ODI runs: Dwayne Smith has 1,560 in 105 matches (average 18.6) and Rishabh Pant has 871 in 31 (average 33.5).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Rishabh Pant scores faster in ODIs: Dwayne Smith strikes at 92.7 and Rishabh Pant at 106.2.

Who has more Test runs, Dwayne Smith or Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant has more Test runs: Dwayne Smith has 320 in 10 matches (average 24.6) and Rishabh Pant has 3,644 in 51 (average 43.4).
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