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Kagiso Rabada vs Rishabh Pant: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Kagiso Rabada has the edge on the headline numbers: Kagiso Rabada averages 70 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Rishabh Pant's 62. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Kagiso Rabada (Gujarat Titans) averages 70 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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Kagiso Rabada 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 | Kagiso Rabada | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 19 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 70 | 62 |
| Best fantasy score | 179 | 197 |
| Runs | 49 | 561 |
| Strike rate | 90.7 | 98.9 |
| Fours | 5 | 54 |
| Sixes | 2 | 19 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 23 | 105 |
| Wickets | 39 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 6.39 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 6 | 0 |
| Catches | 7 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 7 | 20 |
| Statistic | Kagiso Rabada | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 79 | 76 |
| Runs | 184 | 1209 |
| Batting average | 14.15 | 23.25 |
| Strike rate | 115.7 | — |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Wickets | 83 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 28.30 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Kagiso Rabada has played 79 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Kagiso Rabada has 184 runs at 14.2 (strike rate 115.7), against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Kagiso Rabada also bowls: 83 wickets, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Kagiso Rabada has played 106 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Kagiso Rabada has 401 runs at 14.8 (strike rate 79.1), against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Kagiso Rabada 0, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 0 and 5. Kagiso Rabada also bowls: 168 wickets, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Kagiso Rabada has played 74 Tests and Rishabh Pant 51. Kagiso Rabada has 1,102 runs at 12.2 (strike rate 51.7), against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Kagiso Rabada 0, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 1 and 20. Kagiso Rabada also bowls: 346 wickets at an economy of 3.35, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a Test wicket.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
What is happening now
South Africa's lead fast bowler, 300 Test wickets and counting
21 Oct 2024: Took his 300th Test wicket on the first day of the Test against Bangladesh, the 39th bowler to reach the milestone.
Full Rabada profile →Did you know: Kagiso Rabada
- Born 25 May 1995. A right-arm fast bowler who made his South Africa debut in 2014.
- Took his first five-wicket haul at Lord's in August 2022, earning a place on the honours board.
- Only the fourth South African bowler since readmission to achieve that.
- Plays for Gujarat Titans in the IPL.
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: Kagiso Rabada and Rishabh Pant
4 questions, answers explained. No sign-up needed.
- 1. At which ground did Rabada take his first five-wicket haul in England?
- 2. In which year did Rabada make his South Africa debut?
- 3. At which ground did Pant's 89 not out win a Test in January 2021?
- 4. What did Pant do at Headingley in June 2025?
Kagiso Rabada 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.
Kagiso Rabada is a specialist bowler for Gujarat Titans, priced at 9 Cr this season. Over 19 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1337 fantasy points, averaging 70 pts per game with a best of 179 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 49 IPL runs at a strike rate of 90.7, and has claimed 39 IPL wickets with an economy of 6.39. He has won Man of the Match 2 times this season.
International career: Kagiso Rabada has scored 401 ODI runs in 106 matches at an average of 14.85 internationally. He has also taken 168 ODI wickets at an average of 27.45. He has taken 83 T20I wickets internationally.
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: Kagiso Rabada 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, Kagiso Rabada is the stronger pick right now with an average of 70 pts per game and a best score of 179 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, Kagiso Rabada 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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