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Karun Nair vs Rishabh Pant — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Rishabh Pant has the edge on the headline numbers: Rishabh Pant averages 62 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Karun Nair's 15. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Karun Nair (Delhi Capitals) averages 15 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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Karun Nair 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 | Karun Nair | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 3 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 15 | 62 |
| Best fantasy score | 21 | 197 |
| Runs | 18 | 561 |
| Strike rate | 100.0 | 98.9 |
| Fours | 3 | 54 |
| Sixes | 0 | 19 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 13 | 105 |
| Catches | 1 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 1 | 20 |
| Statistic | Karun Nair | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 2 | 31 |
| Runs | 46 | 871 |
| Batting average | 23.00 | 33.50 |
| Strike rate | 52.3 | 106.2 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 5 |
📋 Format by format
ODI. Karun Nair has played 2 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Karun Nair has 46 runs at 23.0 (strike rate 52.3), against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Karun Nair 0, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 0 and 5.
Test. Karun Nair has played 10 Tests and Rishabh Pant 51. Karun Nair has 579 runs at 41.4 (strike rate 64.6), against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Karun Nair 1, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 1 and 20.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
Karun Nair 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.
Karun Nair is a specialist batter for Delhi Capitals, priced at 8 Cr this season. Over 3 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 46 fantasy points, averaging 15 pts per game with a best of 21 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 18 IPL runs at a strike rate of 100.
International career: Karun Nair has scored 579 TEST runs in 10 matches at an average of 41.36, with 1 century 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.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Rishabh Pant is the stronger pick right now with an average of 62 pts per game and a best score of 197 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, Rishabh Pant 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.
Stats are updated after every IPL 2026 match. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool or check the Fantasy Leaderboard to see how top managers are building their teams.
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