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Josh Hazlewood vs Rishabh Pant: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Josh Hazlewood has the edge on the headline numbers: Josh Hazlewood averages 64 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Rishabh Pant's 62. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Josh Hazlewood (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) 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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Josh Hazlewood 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 | Josh Hazlewood | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 64 | 62 |
| Best fantasy score | 260 | 197 |
| Runs | 17 | 561 |
| Strike rate | 37.8 | 98.9 |
| Fours | 2 | 54 |
| Sixes | 0 | 19 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 5 | 105 |
| Wickets | 36 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 5.11 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 8 | 0 |
| Catches | 10 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 10 | 20 |
| Statistic | Josh Hazlewood | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 60 | 76 |
| Runs | 29 | 1209 |
| Batting average | 9.67 | 23.25 |
| Strike rate | 138.1 | — |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Wickets | 79 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 20.41 | — |
| Economy rate | 7.41 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Josh Hazlewood has played 60 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Josh Hazlewood has 29 runs at 9.7 (strike rate 138.1), against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Josh Hazlewood also bowls: 79 wickets at an economy of 7.41, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Josh Hazlewood has played 99 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Josh Hazlewood has 137 runs at 13.7 (strike rate 82.5), against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Josh Hazlewood 0, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 0 and 5. Josh Hazlewood also bowls: 148 wickets, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Josh Hazlewood has played 78 Tests and Rishabh Pant 51. Josh Hazlewood has 575 runs at 11.5 (strike rate 43.9), against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Josh Hazlewood 0, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 0 and 20. Josh Hazlewood also bowls: 303 wickets at an economy of 2.78, 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: Josh Hazlewood 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?
Josh Hazlewood 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.
Josh Hazlewood is a specialist bowler for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 9 Cr this season. Over 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1287 fantasy points, averaging 64 pts per game with a best of 260 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 17 IPL runs at a strike rate of 37.8, and has claimed 36 IPL wickets with an economy of 5.11. He has won Man of the Match 2 times this season.
International career: Josh Hazlewood has scored 137 ODI runs in 99 matches at an average of 13.70 internationally. He has also taken 148 ODI wickets at an average of 27.67. In TESTs, he has 575 runs across 78 matches (avg 11.5).
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: Josh Hazlewood 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, Josh Hazlewood is the stronger pick right now with an average of 64 pts per game and a best score of 260 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, Josh Hazlewood 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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