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Liam Livingstone vs Rishabh Pant — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Liam Livingstone has the edge on the headline numbers: Liam Livingstone averages 63 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Rishabh Pant's 62. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Liam Livingstone (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 63 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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Liam Livingstone 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 | Liam Livingstone | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 63 | 62 |
| Best fantasy score | 211 | 197 |
| Runs | 453 | 561 |
| Strike rate | 141.1 | 98.9 |
| Fours | 32 | 54 |
| Sixes | 25 | 19 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 69 | 105 |
| Wickets | 11 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 8.68 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 3 | 0 |
| Catches | 11 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 13 | 20 |
| Statistic | Liam Livingstone | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 60 | 76 |
| Runs | 955 | 1209 |
| Batting average | 25.13 | 23.25 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 3 |
| Wickets | 33 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 25.39 | — |
| Economy rate | 8.73 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Liam Livingstone has played 60 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Liam Livingstone has 955 runs at 25.1, against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Liam Livingstone 1, Rishabh Pant 0. Fifties: 2 and 3. Liam Livingstone also bowls: 33 wickets at an economy of 8.73, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Liam Livingstone has played 39 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Liam Livingstone has 932 runs at 31.1 (strike rate 111.0), against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Liam Livingstone has scored more. Hundreds: Liam Livingstone 1, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 4 and 5. Liam Livingstone also bowls: 25 wickets, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Liam Livingstone has played 1 Test and Rishabh Pant 51. Liam Livingstone has 16 runs at 16.0 (strike rate 88.9), against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Liam Livingstone 0, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 0 and 20.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
Liam Livingstone 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.
Liam Livingstone is a all-rounder for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 9.5 Cr this season. Over 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1266 fantasy points, averaging 63 pts per game with a best of 211 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 453 IPL runs at a strike rate of 141.1, and has claimed 11 IPL wickets with an economy of 8.68. He has won Man of the Match 2 times this season.
International career: Liam Livingstone has scored 955 T20I runs in 60 matches at an average of 25.13, with 1 century internationally. He has also taken 33 T20I wickets at an average of 25.39 with an economy of 8.73. In ODIs, he has 932 runs across 39 matches (avg 31.1).
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: Liam Livingstone 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, Liam Livingstone is the stronger pick right now with an average of 63 pts per game and a best score of 211 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, Liam Livingstone 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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