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Josh Little vs Rishabh Pant: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better, Josh Little or Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant has the edge on the headline numbers: Rishabh Pant leads on T20I batting (1,209 runs, avg 23.3). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Josh Little (Dublin Guardians) has 132 T20I runs at avg 11.0 in 77 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
🏏
Josh Little
🛡️ DG · 8.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Rishabh Pant
🦅 LSG · 9.5 cr
🏏
Josh Little
🛡️ Dublin Guardians
BOWL
8.5 cr
Credits
34
Avg Pts
67
Best FP
35.8
Pts/Cr
14
Total Runs
8
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
28 higher avg pts · 197 best fantasy score
🏏 Josh Little
VS
🏏 Rishabh Pant
T20I Career Overview
77Matches76
🏏 Batting
132Runs1209
11.00Batting Avg23.25
93.62Strike Rate—
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries3
3Sixes 🔴41
22*
Best Score
65*
🎳 Bowling
85Wickets0
25.15Bowling Avg—
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/23
Best Figures
—
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Josh Little 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
StatisticJosh LittleRishabh Pant
Matches917
Avg fantasy points3462
Best fantasy score67197
Runs14561
Strike rate93.398.9
Fours154
Sixes119
Half-centuries (50+)03
Centuries (100+)01
Highest score6105
Wickets80
Economy rate9.610.00
Best spell (wkts)20
Catches215
Total dismissals220
International career · T20I
StatisticJosh LittleRishabh Pant
Matches7776
Runs1321209
Batting average11.0023.25
Strike rate93.6—
Half-centuries (50+)03
Wickets850
Bowling average25.15—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Josh Little has played 77 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Josh Little has 132 runs at 11.0 (strike rate 93.6), against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Josh Little also bowls: 85 wickets, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. Josh Little has played 42 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Josh Little has 81 runs at 8.1 (strike rate 93.1), against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Josh Little 0, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 0 and 5. Josh Little also bowls: 61 wickets at an economy of 6.27, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.

International numbers up to 23 August 2026.

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

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.
Full Rishabh Pant profile →

🧠Quick quiz: Josh Little and Rishabh Pant

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  1. 1. At which ground did Pant's 89 not out win a Test in January 2021?
  2. 2. What did Pant do at Headingley in June 2025?
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Josh Little vs Rishabh Pant · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Josh Little has scored 132 T20I runs in 77 matches at an average of 11.00. He has also taken 85 T20I wickets at an average of 25.15.

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, Josh Little 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.

Josh Little 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, Josh Little or Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant has the superior batting strike rate this season (98.9), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Josh Little and Rishabh Pant?

Josh Little costs 8.5 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 Josh Little and Rishabh Pant won?

Josh Little 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 Josh Little 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 Dublin Guardians 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, Josh Little or Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant has more T20I runs: Josh Little has 132 in 77 matches (average 11.0) and Rishabh Pant has 1,209 in 76 (average 23.3).

Who has more ODI runs, Josh Little or Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant has more ODI runs: Josh Little has 81 in 42 matches (average 8.1) and Rishabh Pant has 871 in 31 (average 33.5).
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