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Kuldeep Yadav vs Rishabh Pant: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
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.
Kuldeep Yadav (India) has 48 T20I runs at avg 8.0 in 54 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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Kuldeep Yadav 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 | Kuldeep Yadav | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 38 | 62 |
| Best fantasy score | 154 | 197 |
| Runs | 39 | 561 |
| Strike rate | 52.7 | 98.9 |
| Fours | 3 | 54 |
| Sixes | 0 | 19 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 18 | 105 |
| Wickets | 22 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 6.59 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 4 | 0 |
| Catches | 2 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 2 | 20 |
| Statistic | Kuldeep Yadav | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 54 | 76 |
| Runs | 48 | 1209 |
| Batting average | 8.00 | 23.25 |
| Strike rate | 67.6 | — |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Wickets | 95 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 13.74 | — |
| Five-wicket hauls | 2 | 0 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Kuldeep Yadav has played 54 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Kuldeep Yadav has 48 runs at 8.0 (strike rate 67.6), against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Kuldeep Yadav also bowls: 95 wickets, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Kuldeep Yadav has played 120 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Kuldeep Yadav has 212 runs at 9.6 (strike rate 53.1), against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Kuldeep Yadav 0, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 0 and 5. Kuldeep Yadav also bowls: 194 wickets at an economy of 5.12, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Kuldeep Yadav has played 18 Tests and Rishabh Pant 51. Kuldeep Yadav has 243 runs at 12.2 (strike rate 26.6), against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Kuldeep Yadav 0, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 0 and 20. Kuldeep Yadav also bowls: 77 wickets at an economy of 3.56, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a Test wicket.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
Did you know: Kuldeep Yadav
- He made his Test debut against Australia at Dharamshala on 25 March 2017.
- He is the first left-arm wrist spinner to represent India in Tests.
- His hat-trick against the West Indies on 18 December 2019 made him the first Indian bowler with two in international cricket.
- He won the 2024 and 2026 T20 World Cups and the 2025 Champions Trophy with India.
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: Kuldeep Yadav and Rishabh Pant
4 questions, answers explained. No sign-up needed.
- 1. What makes Kuldeep a first for India in Tests?
- 2. Where did Kuldeep make his Test debut in 2017?
- 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?
Kuldeep Yadav vs Rishabh Pant · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.
T20I career: Kuldeep Yadav has scored 48 T20I runs in 54 matches at an average of 8.00. He has also taken 95 T20I wickets at an average of 13.74.
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.
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