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Grant Elliott vs Rishabh Pant: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better, Grant Elliott 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.

Grant Elliott () has 171 T20I runs at avg 15.6 in 17 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
🏏
Grant Elliott
· 8 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Rishabh Pant
🦅 LSG · 9.5 cr
🏏
Grant Elliott
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
🏏 Grant Elliott
VS
🏏 Rishabh Pant
T20I Career Overview
17Matches76
🏏 Batting
171Runs1209
15.55Batting Avg23.25
108.92Strike Rate—
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries3
2Sixes 🔴41
27
Best Score
65*
🎳 Bowling
14Wickets0
16.79Bowling Avg—
7.34Economy Rate—
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/22
Best Figures
—
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Grant Elliott 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
StatisticGrant ElliottRishabh 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
StatisticGrant ElliottRishabh Pant
Matches1776
Runs1711209
Batting average15.5523.25
Strike rate108.9—
Half-centuries (50+)03
Wickets140
Bowling average16.79—
Economy rate7.34—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Grant Elliott has played 17 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Grant Elliott has 171 runs at 15.6 (strike rate 108.9), against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Grant Elliott also bowls: 14 wickets at an economy of 7.34, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. Grant Elliott has played 83 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Grant Elliott has 1,976 runs at 34.1 (strike rate 81.8), against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Grant Elliott has scored more. Hundreds: Grant Elliott 2, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 11 and 5. Grant Elliott also bowls: 39 wickets at an economy of 5.43, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Grant Elliott has played 5 Tests and Rishabh Pant 51. Grant Elliott has 86 runs at 10.8 (strike rate 26.7), against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Grant Elliott 0, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 0 and 20.

International numbers up to 23 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Grant Elliott
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: 🏏 Grant Elliott
Captaining Rishabh Pant gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.

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.
Full Rishabh Pant profile →

🧠Quick quiz: Grant Elliott and Rishabh Pant

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  1. 1. At which ground did Pant's 89 not out win a Test in January 2021?
  2. 2. What did Pant do at Headingley in June 2025?
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Grant Elliott vs Rishabh Pant · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Grant Elliott has scored 171 T20I runs in 17 matches at an average of 15.55. He has also taken 14 T20I wickets at an average of 16.79 with an economy of 7.34.

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, Grant Elliott 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.

Grant Elliott 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, Grant Elliott 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 Grant Elliott and Rishabh Pant?

Grant Elliott 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 Grant Elliott and Rishabh Pant won?

Grant Elliott 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 Grant Elliott 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, Grant Elliott or Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant has more T20I runs: Grant Elliott has 171 in 17 matches (average 15.6) and Rishabh Pant has 1,209 in 76 (average 23.3).

Who has more ODI runs, Grant Elliott or Rishabh Pant?

Grant Elliott has more ODI runs: Grant Elliott has 1,976 in 83 matches (average 34.1) and Rishabh Pant has 871 in 31 (average 33.5).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Rishabh Pant scores faster in ODIs: Grant Elliott strikes at 81.8 and Rishabh Pant at 106.2.

Who has more Test runs, Grant Elliott or Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant has more Test runs: Grant Elliott has 86 in 5 matches (average 10.8) and Rishabh Pant has 3,644 in 51 (average 43.4).
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