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Irfan Pathan vs Rishabh Pant — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Irfan Pathan or Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant has the edge on the headline numbers: Rishabh Pant averages 62 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Irfan Pathan's 0. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Irfan Pathan (Delhi Capitals) averages 0 fantasy pts per match. Rishabh Pant (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 62 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Irfan Pathan
💙 DC · 8 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Rishabh Pant
🦅 LSG · 9.5 cr
🏏
Irfan Pathan
💙 Delhi Capitals
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
📊Showing IPL 2026 season stats
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Rishabh Pant
62 higher avg pts · 197 best fantasy score
🏏 Irfan Pathan
VS
🏏 Rishabh Pant
T20I Career Overview
24Matches76
🏏 Batting
172Runs1209
24.57Batting Avg23.25
119.44Strike Rate—
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries3
7Sixes 🔴41
33*
Best Score
65*
🎳 Bowling
28Wickets0
22.07Bowling Avg—
8.03Economy Rate—
05-Wkt Hauls0
3/16
Best Figures
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Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Irfan Pathan 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
StatisticIrfan PathanRishabh 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
StatisticIrfan PathanRishabh Pant
Matches2476
Runs1721209
Batting average24.5723.25
Strike rate119.4—
Half-centuries (50+)03
Wickets280
Bowling average22.07—
Economy rate8.03—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Irfan Pathan has played 24 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Irfan Pathan has 172 runs at 24.6 (strike rate 119.4), against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Irfan Pathan also bowls: 28 wickets at an economy of 8.03, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. Irfan Pathan has played 120 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Irfan Pathan has 1,544 runs at 23.4 (strike rate 79.5), against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Irfan Pathan has scored more. Hundreds: Irfan Pathan 0, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 5 and 5. Irfan Pathan also bowls: 173 wickets at an economy of 5.27, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Irfan Pathan has played 29 Tests and Rishabh Pant 51. Irfan Pathan has 1,305 runs at 33.5, against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Irfan Pathan 1, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 7 and 20. Irfan Pathan also bowls: 100 wickets at an economy of 3.29, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 23 August 2026.

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

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

T20I career: Irfan Pathan has scored 172 T20I runs in 24 matches at an average of 24.57. He has also taken 28 T20I wickets at an average of 22.07 with an economy of 8.03.

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 IPL 2026 stats — Irfan Pathan or Rishabh Pant?

Based on IPL 2026 season 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 IPL 2026.

Irfan Pathan 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 — Irfan Pathan or Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant has the superior batting strike rate in IPL 2026 (98.9), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Irfan Pathan and Rishabh Pant?

Irfan Pathan costs 8 Cr and Rishabh Pant costs 9.5 Cr in IPL 2026 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 Irfan Pathan and Rishabh Pant won?

In IPL 2026, Irfan Pathan 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 Irfan Pathan or Rishabh Pant in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Rishabh Pant is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick IPL 2026. However, consider the match conditions — if Delhi Capitals 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, Irfan Pathan or Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant has more T20I runs: Irfan Pathan has 172 in 24 matches (average 24.6) and Rishabh Pant has 1,209 in 76 (average 23.3).

Who has more ODI runs, Irfan Pathan or Rishabh Pant?

Irfan Pathan has more ODI runs: Irfan Pathan has 1,544 in 120 matches (average 23.4) and Rishabh Pant has 871 in 31 (average 33.5).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Rishabh Pant scores faster in ODIs: Irfan Pathan strikes at 79.5 and Rishabh Pant at 106.2.

Who has more Test runs, Irfan Pathan or Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant has more Test runs: Irfan Pathan has 1,305 in 29 matches (average 33.5) and Rishabh Pant has 3,644 in 51 (average 43.4).
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