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Lockie Ferguson 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 Lockie Ferguson's 35. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Lockie Ferguson (Punjab Kings) averages 35 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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Lockie Ferguson 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 | Lockie Ferguson | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 11 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 35 | 62 |
| Best fantasy score | 154 | 197 |
| Runs | 0 | 561 |
| Strike rate | 0.0 | 98.9 |
| Fours | 0 | 54 |
| Sixes | 0 | 19 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 0 | 105 |
| Wickets | 10 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 10.29 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 4 | 0 |
| Catches | 3 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 4 | 20 |
| Statistic | Lockie Ferguson | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 54 | 76 |
| Runs | 38 | 1209 |
| Batting average | 4.22 | 23.25 |
| Strike rate | 90.5 | — |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Wickets | 76 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 17.82 | — |
| Five-wicket hauls | 1 | 0 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Lockie Ferguson has played 54 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Lockie Ferguson has 38 runs at 4.2 (strike rate 90.5), against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Lockie Ferguson also bowls: 76 wickets, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Lockie Ferguson has played 65 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Lockie Ferguson has 122 runs at 7.2 (strike rate 51.7), against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Lockie Ferguson 0, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 0 and 5. Lockie Ferguson also bowls: 99 wickets, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Lockie Ferguson has played 1 Test and Rishabh Pant 51. Lockie Ferguson has 1 runs (strike rate 11.1), against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Lockie Ferguson 0, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 0 and 20.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
Lockie Ferguson 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.
Lockie Ferguson is a specialist bowler for Punjab Kings, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 11 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 388 fantasy points, averaging 35 pts per game with a best of 154 pts., and has claimed 10 IPL wickets with an economy of 10.29.
International career: Lockie Ferguson has scored 122 ODI runs in 65 matches at an average of 7.18 internationally. He has also taken 99 ODI wickets at an average of 31.55. He has taken 76 T20I wickets 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.
Bowling edge: Lockie Ferguson 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, 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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