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Lungi Ngidi 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 Lungi Ngidi's 45. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Lungi Ngidi (Delhi Capitals) averages 45 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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Lungi Ngidi 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 | Lungi Ngidi | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 17 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 45 | 62 |
| Best fantasy score | 174 | 197 |
| Runs | 13 | 561 |
| Strike rate | 118.2 | 98.9 |
| Fours | 0 | 54 |
| Sixes | 1 | 19 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 6 | 105 |
| Wickets | 21 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 8.05 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 4 | 0 |
| Catches | 1 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 2 | 20 |
| Statistic | Lungi Ngidi | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 64 | 76 |
| Runs | 59 | 1209 |
| Batting average | 11.80 | 23.25 |
| Strike rate | 81.9 | — |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Wickets | 90 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 20.73 | — |
| Five-wicket hauls | 1 | 0 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Lungi Ngidi has played 64 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Lungi Ngidi has 59 runs at 11.8 (strike rate 81.9), against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Lungi Ngidi also bowls: 90 wickets, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Lungi Ngidi has played 75 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Lungi Ngidi has 126 runs at 9.0 (strike rate 51.0), against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Lungi Ngidi 0, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 0 and 5. Lungi Ngidi also bowls: 115 wickets, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Lungi Ngidi has played 20 Tests and Rishabh Pant 51. Lungi Ngidi has 97 runs at 4.8 (strike rate 42.2), against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Lungi Ngidi 0, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 0 and 20. Lungi Ngidi also bowls: 58 wickets at an economy of 3.16, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a Test wicket.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
Lungi Ngidi 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.
Lungi Ngidi is a specialist bowler for Delhi Capitals, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 17 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 757 fantasy points, averaging 45 pts per game with a best of 174 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 13 IPL runs at a strike rate of 118.2, and has claimed 21 IPL wickets with an economy of 8.05.
International career: Lungi Ngidi has scored 126 ODI runs in 75 matches at an average of 9.00 internationally. He has also taken 115 ODI wickets at an average of 29.13. He has taken 90 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: Lungi Ngidi 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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