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Jamie Overton vs Rishabh Pant — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Rishabh Pant has the edge on the headline numbers: Rishabh Pant averages 62 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Jamie Overton's 55. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Jamie Overton (Chennai Super Kings) averages 55 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 | 55 | 62 |
| Best fantasy score | 119 | 197 |
| Runs | 147 | 561 |
| Strike rate | 151.5 | 98.9 |
| Fours | 15 | 54 |
| Sixes | 7 | 19 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 27 | 105 |
| Wickets | 21 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 7.86 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 3 | 0 |
| Catches | 10 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 10 | 20 |
| Statistic | Jamie Overton | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 24 | 72 |
| Runs | 88 | 1142 |
| Batting average | 8.80 | 22.39 |
| Strike rate | 104.8 | 125.5 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Wickets | 26 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 18.35 | — |
| Economy rate | 8.25 | — |
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 9 Cr this season. Over 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1095 fantasy points, averaging 55 pts per game with a best of 119 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 147 IPL runs at a strike rate of 151.5, and has claimed 21 IPL wickets with an economy of 7.86. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.
International career: Jamie Overton has scored 88 T20I runs in 24 matches at an average of 8.80 internationally. He has also taken 26 T20I wickets at an average of 18.35 with an economy of 8.25.
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 1,142 T20I runs in 72 matches at an average of 22.39, 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, Rishabh Pant is the stronger pick right now with an average of 62 pts per game and a best score of 197 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, Rishabh Pant 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.
Stats are updated after every IPL 2026 match. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool or check the Fantasy Leaderboard to see how top managers are building their teams.
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