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Finn Allen vs Rishabh Pant: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Rishabh Pant has the edge on the headline numbers: Rishabh Pant averages 62 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Finn Allen's 48. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Finn Allen (Kolkata Knight Riders) averages 48 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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Finn Allen 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 | Finn Allen | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 48 | 62 |
| Best fantasy score | 217 | 197 |
| Runs | 504 | 561 |
| Strike rate | 158.0 | 98.9 |
| Fours | 43 | 54 |
| Sixes | 31 | 19 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 1 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 1 |
| Highest score | 100 | 105 |
| Catches | 6 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 8 | 20 |
| Statistic | Finn Allen | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 100 | 76 |
| Runs | 1955 | 1209 |
| Batting average | 25.72 | 23.25 |
| Strike rate | 165.0 | — |
| Centuries (100+) | 3 | 0 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 7 | 3 |
| Wickets | 24 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 31.92 | — |
| Economy rate | 7.60 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Finn Allen has played 100 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Finn Allen has 1,955 runs at 25.7 (strike rate 165.0), against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Finn Allen has scored more. Hundreds: Finn Allen 3, Rishabh Pant 0. Fifties: 7 and 3. Finn Allen also bowls: 24 wickets at an economy of 7.60, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Finn Allen has played 41 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Finn Allen has 782 runs at 23.0 (strike rate 94.6), against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Finn Allen 0, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 6 and 5. Finn Allen also bowls: 7 wickets at an economy of 5.56, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
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Scored the fastest century at a T20 World Cup
Mar 2026: 100 not out off 33 balls in the T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa, the fastest hundred in the tournament.
Full Allen profile →Did you know: Finn Allen
- Born 22 April 1999. A top-order batter who can keep wicket. Plays for Auckland.
- Plays for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL.
- Three T20I centuries, highest score of 137.
- Declined a New Zealand central contract in August 2024 to pursue franchise opportunities.
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: Finn Allen and Rishabh Pant
4 questions, answers explained. No sign-up needed.
- 1. How many balls did Allen's record T20 World Cup century take?
- 2. Whose New Zealand T20I record did Allen's 137 break?
- 3. At which ground did Pant's 89 not out win a Test in January 2021?
- 4. What did Pant do at Headingley in June 2025?
Finn Allen 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.
Finn Allen is a specialist batter for Kolkata Knight Riders, priced at 9.5 Cr this season. Over 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 967 fantasy points, averaging 48 pts per game with a best of 217 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 504 IPL runs at a strike rate of 158. He has won Man of the Match 2 times this season.
International career: Finn Allen has scored 1,955 T20I runs in 100 matches at an average of 25.72, with 3 centuries internationally. He has also taken 24 T20I wickets at an average of 31.92 with an economy of 7.60. In ODIs, he has 782 runs across 41 matches (avg 23.0).
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: Rishabh Pant 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, Rishabh Pant is the stronger pick right now with an average of 62 pts per game and a best score of 197 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, Rishabh Pant 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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