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Jamie Overton vs Rishabh Pant: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Jamie Overton has the edge on the headline numbers: Jamie Overton averages 64 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Rishabh Pant's 62. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Jamie Overton (Chennai Super Kings) averages 64 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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Jamie Overton 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 | Jamie Overton | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 64 | 62 |
| Best fantasy score | 135 | 197 |
| Runs | 139 | 561 |
| Strike rate | 124.1 | 98.9 |
| Fours | 11 | 54 |
| Sixes | 5 | 19 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 27 | 105 |
| Wickets | 26 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 6.60 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 3 | 0 |
| Catches | 16 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 16 | 20 |
| Statistic | Jamie Overton | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 27 | 76 |
| Runs | 88 | 1209 |
| Batting average | 8.80 | 23.25 |
| Strike rate | 104.8 | — |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Wickets | 31 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 17.23 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Jamie Overton has played 27 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Jamie Overton has 88 runs at 8.8 (strike rate 104.8), against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Jamie Overton also bowls: 31 wickets, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Jamie Overton has played 16 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Jamie Overton has 303 runs at 25.3, against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Jamie Overton 0, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 1 and 5. Jamie Overton also bowls: 17 wickets, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Jamie Overton has played 2 Tests and Rishabh Pant 51. Jamie Overton has 106 runs at 35.3 (strike rate 67.5), against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Jamie Overton 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: Jamie Overton and Rishabh Pant
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- 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?
Jamie Overton 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.
Jamie Overton is a specialist bowler for Chennai Super Kings, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1274 fantasy points, averaging 64 pts per game with a best of 135 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 139 IPL runs at a strike rate of 124.1, and has claimed 26 IPL wickets with an economy of 6.60. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.
International career: Jamie Overton has scored 88 T20I runs in 27 matches at an average of 8.80 internationally. He has also taken 31 T20I wickets at an average of 17.23.
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: Jamie Overton 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, Jamie Overton is the stronger pick right now with an average of 64 pts per game and a best score of 135 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, Jamie Overton 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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