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Ishant Sharma vs Rishabh Pant — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Ishant Sharma or Rishabh Pant?

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

Ishant Sharma (Gujarat Titans) 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
🏏
Ishant Sharma
⚡ GT · 7.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Rishabh Pant
🦅 LSG · 9.5 cr
🏏
Ishant Sharma
⚡ Gujarat Titans
BOWL
7.5 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
🏏 Ishant Sharma
VS
🏏 Rishabh Pant
T20I Career Overview
14Matches76
🏏 Batting
8Runs1209
8.00Batting Avg23.25
88.89Strike Rate—
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries3
0Sixes 🔴41
5*
Best Score
65*
🎳 Bowling
8Wickets0
50.00Bowling Avg—
8.63Economy Rate—
05-Wkt Hauls0
2/34
Best Figures
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Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Ishant Sharma 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
StatisticIshant SharmaRishabh 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
StatisticIshant SharmaRishabh Pant
Matches1476
Runs81209
Batting average8.0023.25
Strike rate88.9—
Half-centuries (50+)03
Wickets80
Bowling average50.00—
Economy rate8.63—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Ishant Sharma has played 14 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Ishant Sharma has 8 runs at 8.0 (strike rate 88.9), against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Ishant Sharma also bowls: 8 wickets at an economy of 8.63, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. Ishant Sharma has played 80 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Ishant Sharma has 72 runs at 4.8 (strike rate 35.5), against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Ishant Sharma 0, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 0 and 5. Ishant Sharma also bowls: 115 wickets at an economy of 5.72, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Ishant Sharma has played 105 Tests and Rishabh Pant 51. Ishant Sharma has 785 runs at 8.3 (strike rate 30.7), against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Ishant Sharma 0, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 1 and 20. Ishant Sharma also bowls: 311 wickets at an economy of 3.15, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 23 August 2026.

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

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

T20I career: Ishant Sharma has scored 8 T20I runs in 14 matches at an average of 8.00. He has also taken 8 T20I wickets at an average of 50.00 with an economy of 8.63.

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 — Ishant Sharma 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.

Ishant Sharma 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 — Ishant Sharma 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 Ishant Sharma and Rishabh Pant?

Ishant Sharma costs 7.5 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 Ishant Sharma and Rishabh Pant won?

In IPL 2026, Ishant Sharma 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 Ishant Sharma 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 Gujarat Titans 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, Ishant Sharma or Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant has more T20I runs: Ishant Sharma has 8 in 14 matches (average 8.0) and Rishabh Pant has 1,209 in 76 (average 23.3).

Who has more ODI runs, Ishant Sharma or Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant has more ODI runs: Ishant Sharma has 72 in 80 matches (average 4.8) and Rishabh Pant has 871 in 31 (average 33.5).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Rishabh Pant scores faster in ODIs: Ishant Sharma strikes at 35.5 and Rishabh Pant at 106.2.

Who has more Test runs, Ishant Sharma or Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant has more Test runs: Ishant Sharma has 785 in 105 matches (average 8.3) and Rishabh Pant has 3,644 in 51 (average 43.4).
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