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Jonny Bairstow vs Rishabh Pant — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Jonny Bairstow or Rishabh Pant?

Jonny Bairstow has the edge on the headline numbers: Jonny Bairstow leads on T20I batting (1,671 runs, avg 29.8). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Jonny Bairstow (London Spirit) has 1,671 T20I runs at avg 29.8 in 80 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
🏏
Jonny Bairstow
👻 LS · 9 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Rishabh Pant
🦅 LSG · 9.5 cr
🏏
Jonny Bairstow
👻 London Spirit
🧤 WK
9 cr
Credits
45
Avg Pts
93
Best FP
34.8
Pts/Cr
136
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
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Rishabh Pant
17 higher avg pts · 197 best fantasy score
🏏 Jonny Bairstow
VS
🏏 Rishabh Pant
T20I Career Overview
80Matches76
🏏 Batting
1671Runs1209
29.84Batting Avg23.25
137.76Strike Rate—
0Centuries0
10Half-Centuries3
76Sixes 🔴41
90
Best Score
65*
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Jonny Bairstow 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
StatisticJonny BairstowRishabh Pant
Matches717
Avg fantasy points4562
Best fantasy score93197
Runs136561
Strike rate156.398.9
Fours1354
Sixes819
Half-centuries (50+)13
Centuries (100+)01
Highest score56105
Catches515
Total dismissals620
International career — T20I
StatisticJonny BairstowRishabh Pant
Matches8076
Runs16711209
Batting average29.8423.25
Strike rate137.8—
Half-centuries (50+)103

📋 Format by format

T20I. Jonny Bairstow has played 80 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Jonny Bairstow has 1,671 runs at 29.8 (strike rate 137.8), against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Jonny Bairstow has scored more.

ODI. Jonny Bairstow has played 107 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Jonny Bairstow has 3,868 runs at 43.0, against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Jonny Bairstow has scored more. Hundreds: Jonny Bairstow 11, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 17 and 5.

Test. Jonny Bairstow has played 100 Tests and Rishabh Pant 51. Jonny Bairstow has 6,042 runs at 36.4 (strike rate 59.1), against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so Jonny Bairstow has scored more. Hundreds: Jonny Bairstow 12, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 26 and 20.

International numbers up to 23 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Jonny Bairstow
✓ Higher strike rate
🏏 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: 🏏 Jonny Bairstow
Captaining Rishabh Pant gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

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

T20I career: Jonny Bairstow has scored 1,671 T20I runs in 80 matches at an average of 29.84, with 10 half-centuries.

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 — Jonny Bairstow 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.

Jonny Bairstow 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 — Jonny Bairstow or Rishabh Pant?

Jonny Bairstow has the superior batting strike rate this season (156.3), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Jonny Bairstow and Rishabh Pant?

Jonny Bairstow costs 9 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 Jonny Bairstow and Rishabh Pant won?

Jonny Bairstow 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 Jonny Bairstow 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 London Spirit 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, Jonny Bairstow or Rishabh Pant?

Jonny Bairstow has more T20I runs: Jonny Bairstow has 1,671 in 80 matches (average 29.8) and Rishabh Pant has 1,209 in 76 (average 23.3).

Who has more ODI runs, Jonny Bairstow or Rishabh Pant?

Jonny Bairstow has more ODI runs: Jonny Bairstow has 3,868 in 107 matches (average 43.0) and Rishabh Pant has 871 in 31 (average 33.5).

Who has more Test runs, Jonny Bairstow or Rishabh Pant?

Jonny Bairstow has more Test runs: Jonny Bairstow has 6,042 in 100 matches (average 36.4) and Rishabh Pant has 3,644 in 51 (average 43.4).
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