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JJ Smit vs Rishabh Pant — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — JJ Smit or Rishabh Pant?

JJ Smit has the edge on the headline numbers: JJ Smit leads on T20I batting (1,299 runs, avg 33.3). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

JJ Smit () has 1,299 T20I runs at avg 33.3 in 74 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.

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
🏏
JJ Smit
· 8 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Rishabh Pant
🦅 LSG · 9.5 cr
🏏
JJ Smit
AR
8 cr
Credits
28
Avg Pts
44
Best FP
0.0
Pts/Cr
18
Total Runs
2
Total Wkts
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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
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Rishabh Pant
34 higher avg pts · 197 best fantasy score
🏏 JJ Smit
VS
🏏 Rishabh Pant
T20I Career Overview
74Matches76
🏏 Batting
1299Runs1209
33.31Batting Avg23.25
145.46Strike Rate—
1Centuries0
4Half-Centuries3
78Sixes 🔴41
111*
Best Score
65*
🎳 Bowling
76Wickets0
16.53Bowling Avg—
6.85Economy Rate—
15-Wkt Hauls0
6/10
Best Figures
—
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

JJ Smit 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
StatisticJJ SmitRishabh Pant
Matches317
Avg fantasy points2862
Best fantasy score44197
Runs18561
Strike rate180.098.9
Fours054
Sixes219
Half-centuries (50+)03
Centuries (100+)01
Highest score9105
Wickets20
Economy rate12.070.00
Best spell (wkts)10
Catches115
Total dismissals120
International career — T20I
StatisticJJ SmitRishabh Pant
Matches7476
Runs12991209
Batting average33.3123.25
Strike rate145.5—
Centuries (100+)10
Half-centuries (50+)43
Wickets760
Bowling average16.53—
Economy rate6.85—
Five-wicket hauls10

📋 Format by format

T20I. JJ Smit has played 74 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. JJ Smit has 1,299 runs at 33.3 (strike rate 145.5), against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so JJ Smit has scored more. Hundreds: JJ Smit 1, Rishabh Pant 0. Fifties: 4 and 3. JJ Smit also bowls: 76 wickets at an economy of 6.85, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. JJ Smit has played 57 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. JJ Smit has 1,022 runs at 22.7 (strike rate 74.5), against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so JJ Smit has scored more. Hundreds: JJ Smit 0, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 2 and 5. JJ Smit also bowls: 61 wickets at an economy of 4.23, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. JJ Smit has played 2 Tests and Rishabh Pant 51. JJ Smit has 16 runs at 8.0 (strike rate 35.6), against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: JJ Smit 0, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 0 and 20.

International numbers up to 31 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 JJ Smit
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More wickets
🏏 Rishabh Pant
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Rishabh Pant
62 avg pts · 197 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 JJ Smit
Captaining Rishabh Pant gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

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

T20I career: JJ Smit has scored 1,299 T20I runs in 74 matches at an average of 33.31, with 1 century. He has also taken 76 T20I wickets at an average of 16.53 with an economy of 6.85.

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 fantasy stats — JJ Smit or Rishabh Pant?

Based on recent 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 this season.

JJ Smit 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 — JJ Smit or Rishabh Pant?

JJ Smit has the superior batting strike rate this season (180.0), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between JJ Smit and Rishabh Pant?

JJ Smit costs 8 Cr and Rishabh Pant costs 9.5 Cr in current 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 JJ Smit and Rishabh Pant won?

JJ Smit 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 JJ Smit or Rishabh Pant in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Rishabh Pant is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions — if 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, JJ Smit or Rishabh Pant?

JJ Smit has more T20I runs: JJ Smit has 1,299 in 74 matches (average 33.3) and Rishabh Pant has 1,209 in 76 (average 23.3).

Who has more ODI runs, JJ Smit or Rishabh Pant?

JJ Smit has more ODI runs: JJ Smit has 1,022 in 57 matches (average 22.7) and Rishabh Pant has 871 in 31 (average 33.5).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Rishabh Pant scores faster in ODIs: JJ Smit strikes at 74.5 and Rishabh Pant at 106.2.

Who has more Test runs, JJ Smit or Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant has more Test runs: JJ Smit has 16 in 2 matches (average 8.0) and Rishabh Pant has 3,644 in 51 (average 43.4).
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