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Ishan Kishan vs Rishabh Pant: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
Ishan Kishan has the edge on the headline numbers: Ishan Kishan leads on T20I batting (1,801 runs, avg 31.1). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Ishan Kishan (India) has 1,801 T20I runs at avg 31.1 in 62 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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Ishan Kishan 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 | Ishan Kishan | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 60 | 62 |
| Best fantasy score | 151 | 197 |
| Runs | 670 | 561 |
| Strike rate | 154.0 | 98.9 |
| Fours | 71 | 54 |
| Sixes | 25 | 19 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 4 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 81 | 105 |
| Catches | 14 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 16 | 20 |
| Statistic | Ishan Kishan | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 62 | 76 |
| Runs | 1801 | 1209 |
| Batting average | 31.05 | 23.25 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 13 | 3 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Ishan Kishan has played 62 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Ishan Kishan has 1,801 runs at 31.1, against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Ishan Kishan has scored more. Hundreds: Ishan Kishan 1, Rishabh Pant 0. Fifties: 13 and 3.
ODI. Ishan Kishan has played 32 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Ishan Kishan has 1,107 runs at 42.6, against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Ishan Kishan has scored more. Hundreds: Ishan Kishan 2, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 7 and 5.
Test. Ishan Kishan has played 2 Tests and Rishabh Pant 51. Ishan Kishan has 78 runs at 78.0 (strike rate 85.7), against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Ishan Kishan 0, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 1 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: Ishan Kishan 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?
Ishan Kishan vs Rishabh Pant · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.
T20I career: Ishan Kishan has scored 1,801 T20I runs in 62 matches at an average of 31.05, with 1 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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