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Kusal Perera vs Rishabh Pant — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Kusal Perera or Rishabh Pant?

Kusal Perera has the edge on the headline numbers: Kusal Perera leads on T20I batting (2,276 runs, avg 27.4). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Kusal Perera (Kandy Royals) has 2,276 T20I runs at avg 27.4 in 88 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
🏏
Kusal Perera
🔱 KR · 8.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Rishabh Pant
🦅 LSG · 9.5 cr
🏏
Kusal Perera
🔱 Kandy Royals
🧤 WK
8.5 cr
Credits
22
Avg Pts
41
Best FP
20.6
Pts/Cr
86
Total Runs
0
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
40 higher avg pts · 197 best fantasy score
🏏 Kusal Perera
VS
🏏 Rishabh Pant
T20I Career Overview
88Matches76
🏏 Batting
2276Runs1209
27.42Batting Avg23.25
1Centuries0
16Half-Centuries3
65Sixes 🔴41
101
Best Score
65*
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Kusal Perera 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
StatisticKusal PereraRishabh Pant
Matches817
Avg fantasy points2262
Best fantasy score41197
Runs86561
Strike rate132.398.9
Fours1254
Sixes219
Half-centuries (50+)03
Centuries (100+)01
Highest score25105
Catches015
Total dismissals220
International career — T20I
StatisticKusal PereraRishabh Pant
Matches8876
Runs22761209
Batting average27.4223.25
Centuries (100+)10
Half-centuries (50+)163

📋 Format by format

T20I. Kusal Perera has played 88 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Kusal Perera has 2,276 runs at 27.4, against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Kusal Perera has scored more. Hundreds: Kusal Perera 1, Rishabh Pant 0. Fifties: 16 and 3.

ODI. Kusal Perera has played 116 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Kusal Perera has 3,237 runs at 30.5 (strike rate 92.9), against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Kusal Perera has scored more. Hundreds: Kusal Perera 6, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 17 and 5.

Test. Kusal Perera has played 22 Tests and Rishabh Pant 51. Kusal Perera has 1,177 runs at 31.0 (strike rate 72.3), against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Kusal Perera 2, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 7 and 20.

International numbers up to 23 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Kusal Perera
✓ Higher strike rate
🏏 Rishabh Pant
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Rishabh Pant
62 avg pts · 197 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Kusal Perera
Captaining Rishabh Pant gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Kusal Perera vs Rishabh Pant — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Kusal Perera has scored 2,276 T20I runs in 88 matches at an average of 27.42, with 1 century.

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 — Kusal Perera 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.

Kusal Perera 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 — Kusal Perera or Rishabh Pant?

Kusal Perera has the superior batting strike rate this season (132.3), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Kusal Perera and Rishabh Pant?

Kusal Perera 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 Kusal Perera and Rishabh Pant won?

Kusal Perera 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 Kusal Perera 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 Kandy Royals 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, Kusal Perera or Rishabh Pant?

Kusal Perera has more T20I runs: Kusal Perera has 2,276 in 88 matches (average 27.4) and Rishabh Pant has 1,209 in 76 (average 23.3).

Who has more ODI runs, Kusal Perera or Rishabh Pant?

Kusal Perera has more ODI runs: Kusal Perera has 3,237 in 116 matches (average 30.5) and Rishabh Pant has 871 in 31 (average 33.5).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Rishabh Pant scores faster in ODIs: Kusal Perera strikes at 92.9 and Rishabh Pant at 106.2.

Who has more Test runs, Kusal Perera or Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant has more Test runs: Kusal Perera has 1,177 in 22 matches (average 31.0) and Rishabh Pant has 3,644 in 51 (average 43.4).
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