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Jason Holder vs Rishabh Pant: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Jason Holder has the edge on the headline numbers: Jason Holder averages 72 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Rishabh Pant's 62. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Jason Holder (Gujarat Titans) averages 72 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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Jason Holder 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 | Jason Holder | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 13 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 72 | 62 |
| Best fantasy score | 155 | 197 |
| Runs | 86 | 561 |
| Strike rate | 150.9 | 98.9 |
| Fours | 3 | 54 |
| Sixes | 6 | 19 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 23 | 105 |
| Wickets | 21 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 7.37 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 4 | 0 |
| Catches | 8 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 8 | 20 |
| Statistic | Jason Holder | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 96 | 76 |
| Runs | 888 | 1209 |
| Batting average | 18.50 | 23.25 |
| Strike rate | 142.1 | — |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Wickets | 108 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 26.78 | — |
| Economy rate | 8.72 | — |
| Five-wicket hauls | 1 | 0 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Jason Holder has played 96 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Jason Holder has 888 runs at 18.5 (strike rate 142.1), against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Jason Holder also bowls: 108 wickets at an economy of 8.72, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Jason Holder has played 138 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Jason Holder has 2,237 runs at 24.9, against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Jason Holder has scored more. Hundreds: Jason Holder 0, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 12 and 5. Jason Holder also bowls: 159 wickets, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Jason Holder has played 69 Tests and Rishabh Pant 51. Jason Holder has 3,073 runs at 29.8 (strike rate 55.1), against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Jason Holder 3, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 14 and 20. Jason Holder also bowls: 162 wickets, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a Test wicket.
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: Jason Holder 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?
Jason Holder 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.
Jason Holder is a all-rounder for Gujarat Titans, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 13 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 934 fantasy points, averaging 72 pts per game with a best of 155 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 86 IPL runs at a strike rate of 150.9, and has claimed 21 IPL wickets with an economy of 7.37. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.
International career: Jason Holder has scored 2,237 ODI runs in 138 matches at an average of 24.86, with 12 half-centuries internationally. He has also taken 159 ODI wickets at an average of 36.96. In T20Is, he has 888 runs across 96 matches (avg 18.5).
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: Jason Holder 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, Jason Holder is the stronger pick right now with an average of 72 pts per game and a best score of 155 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, Jason Holder 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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