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Ian Bell vs Rishabh Pant: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
Ian Bell has the edge on the headline numbers: Ian Bell leads on T20I batting (188 runs, avg 26.9). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Ian Bell () has 188 T20I runs at avg 26.9 in 8 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.
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Ian Bell 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 | Ian Bell | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 0 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 0 | 62 |
| Best fantasy score | 0 | 197 |
| Runs | 0 | 561 |
| Strike rate | 0.0 | 98.9 |
| Fours | 0 | 54 |
| Sixes | 0 | 19 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 0 | 105 |
| Catches | 0 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 0 | 20 |
| Statistic | Ian Bell | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 8 | 76 |
| Runs | 188 | 1209 |
| Batting average | 26.86 | 23.25 |
| Strike rate | 115.3 | — |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 1 | 3 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Ian Bell has played 8 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Ian Bell has 188 runs at 26.9 (strike rate 115.3), against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more.
ODI. Ian Bell has played 161 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Ian Bell has 5,416 runs at 37.9 (strike rate 77.2), against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Ian Bell has scored more. Hundreds: Ian Bell 4, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 35 and 5. Ian Bell also bowls: 6 wickets at an economy of 6.00, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Ian Bell has played 118 Tests and Rishabh Pant 51. Ian Bell has 7,727 runs at 42.7 (strike rate 49.5), against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so Ian Bell has scored more. Hundreds: Ian Bell 22, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 46 and 20.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
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: Ian Bell and Rishabh Pant
2 questions, answers explained. No sign-up needed.
- 1. At which ground did Pant's 89 not out win a Test in January 2021?
- 2. What did Pant do at Headingley in June 2025?
Ian Bell vs Rishabh Pant · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.
T20I career: Ian Bell has scored 188 T20I runs in 8 matches at an average of 26.86, with 1 half-century.
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.
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