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Hardik Pandya 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 Hardik Pandya's 44. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Hardik Pandya (Mumbai Indians) averages 44 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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Hardik Pandya 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 | Hardik Pandya | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 10 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 44 | 62 |
| Best fantasy score | 103 | 197 |
| Runs | 206 | 561 |
| Strike rate | 138.3 | 98.9 |
| Fours | 21 | 54 |
| Sixes | 7 | 19 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 40 | 105 |
| Wickets | 4 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 11.41 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 1 | 0 |
| Catches | 2 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 2 | 20 |
| Statistic | Hardik Pandya | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 136 | 76 |
| Runs | 2221 | 1209 |
| Batting average | 27.76 | 23.25 |
| Strike rate | 145.1 | — |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 9 | 3 |
| Wickets | 114 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 26.82 | — |
| Economy rate | 8.33 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Hardik Pandya has played 136 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Hardik Pandya has 2,221 runs at 27.8 (strike rate 145.1), against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Hardik Pandya has scored more. Hardik Pandya also bowls: 114 wickets at an economy of 8.33, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Hardik Pandya has played 94 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Hardik Pandya has 1,904 runs at 32.8 (strike rate 111.5), against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Hardik Pandya has scored more. Hundreds: Hardik Pandya 0, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 11 and 5. Hardik Pandya also bowls: 91 wickets, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Hardik Pandya has played 11 Tests and Rishabh Pant 51. Hardik Pandya has 532 runs at 31.3, against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Hardik Pandya 1, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 4 and 20. Hardik Pandya also bowls: 17 wickets at an economy of 3.42, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a Test wicket.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
Did you know: Hardik Pandya
- He is the first fast-bowling all-rounder to reach 1,000 runs and 100 wickets in T20 Internationals.
- In the 2024 T20 World Cup final he took three wickets, including Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller, and bowled the final over.
- He won the 2024 and 2026 T20 World Cups and the 2025 Champions Trophy with India.
- He captained Gujarat Titans to the IPL title in 2022, their first season, the first captain since Shane Warne in 2008 to win in a team's debut year.
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: Hardik Pandya and Rishabh Pant
4 questions, answers explained. No sign-up needed.
- 1. What did Hardik bowl until he was 18?
- 2. Which team did Hardik captain to the IPL title in its first season?
- 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?
Hardik Pandya 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.
Hardik Pandya is a all-rounder for Mumbai Indians, priced at 10 Cr this season. Over 10 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 444 fantasy points, averaging 44 pts per game with a best of 103 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 206 IPL runs at a strike rate of 138.3, and has claimed 4 IPL wickets with an economy of 11.41.
International career: Hardik Pandya has scored 2,221 T20I runs in 136 matches at an average of 27.76, with 9 half-centuries internationally. He has also taken 114 T20I wickets at an average of 26.82 with an economy of 8.33. In ODIs, he has 1,904 runs across 94 matches (avg 32.8).
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.
Bowling edge: Hardik Pandya has been the more impactful bowler in IPL 2026, and becomes especially valuable in conditions that offer pace or spin movement.
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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