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KL Rahul vs Rishabh Pant: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
KL Rahul has the edge on the headline numbers: KL Rahul leads on T20I batting (2,265 runs, avg 37.8). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
KL Rahul (India) has 2,265 T20I runs at avg 37.8 in 72 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.
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KL Rahul 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 | KL Rahul | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 74 | 62 |
| Best fantasy score | 287 | 197 |
| Runs | 815 | 561 |
| Strike rate | 102.9 | 98.9 |
| Fours | 79 | 54 |
| Sixes | 33 | 19 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 4 | 1 |
| Highest score | 152 | 105 |
| Catches | 13 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 17 | 20 |
| Statistic | KL Rahul | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 72 | 76 |
| Runs | 2265 | 1209 |
| Batting average | 37.75 | 23.25 |
| Centuries (100+) | 2 | 0 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 22 | 3 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. KL Rahul has played 72 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. KL Rahul has 2,265 runs at 37.8, against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so KL Rahul has scored more. Hundreds: KL Rahul 2, Rishabh Pant 0. Fifties: 22 and 3.
ODI. KL Rahul has played 101 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. KL Rahul has 3,541 runs at 51.3, against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so KL Rahul has scored more. Hundreds: KL Rahul 9, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 20 and 5.
Test. KL Rahul has played 70 Tests and Rishabh Pant 51. KL Rahul has 4,288 runs at 36.6, against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so KL Rahul has scored more. Hundreds: KL Rahul 12, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 21 and 20.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
Did you know: KL Rahul
- He made his Test debut in the 2014 Boxing Day Test at Melbourne.
- On ODI debut against Zimbabwe in 2016 he reached 100 with a six off the last ball, the only six of the match.
- He took 20 international innings to have centuries in all three formats, the fastest ever.
- His 14-ball fifty in 2018 was the fastest in IPL history at the time.
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: KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant
4 questions, answers explained. No sign-up needed.
- 1. Against which team did Rahul make a century on ODI debut?
- 2. How many balls did Rahul's record IPL fifty in 2018 take?
- 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?
KL Rahul vs Rishabh Pant · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.
T20I career: KL Rahul has scored 2,265 T20I runs in 72 matches at an average of 37.75, with 2 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, KL Rahul is the stronger pick with an average of 74 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.
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