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Mahela Jayawardene vs Rishabh Pant — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Mahela Jayawardene or Rishabh Pant?

Mahela Jayawardene has the edge on the headline numbers: Mahela Jayawardene leads on T20I batting (1,493 runs, avg 31.8). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Mahela Jayawardene () has 1,493 T20I runs at avg 31.8 in 55 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
🏏
Mahela Jayawardene
· 8 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Rishabh Pant
🦅 LSG · 9.5 cr
🏏
Mahela Jayawardene
BAT
8 cr
Credits
0
Avg Pts
0
Best FP
0.0
Pts/Cr
0
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
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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
62 higher avg pts · 197 best fantasy score
🏏 Mahela Jayawardene
VS
🏏 Rishabh Pant
T20I Career Overview
55Matches76
🏏 Batting
1493Runs1209
31.77Batting Avg23.25
133.18Strike Rate—
1Centuries0
9Half-Centuries3
33Sixes 🔴41
100
Best Score
65*
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Mahela Jayawardene 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
StatisticMahela JayawardeneRishabh Pant
Matches017
Avg fantasy points062
Best fantasy score0197
Runs0561
Strike rate0.098.9
Fours054
Sixes019
Half-centuries (50+)03
Centuries (100+)01
Highest score0105
Catches015
Total dismissals020
International career — T20I
StatisticMahela JayawardeneRishabh Pant
Matches5576
Runs14931209
Batting average31.7723.25
Strike rate133.2—
Centuries (100+)10
Half-centuries (50+)93
Economy rate8.00—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Mahela Jayawardene has played 55 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Mahela Jayawardene has 1,493 runs at 31.8 (strike rate 133.2), against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Mahela Jayawardene has scored more. Hundreds: Mahela Jayawardene 1, Rishabh Pant 0. Fifties: 9 and 3.

ODI. Mahela Jayawardene has played 448 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Mahela Jayawardene has 12,650 runs at 33.4 (strike rate 79.0), against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Mahela Jayawardene has scored more. Hundreds: Mahela Jayawardene 19, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 77 and 5. Mahela Jayawardene also bowls: 8 wickets at an economy of 5.70, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Mahela Jayawardene has played 149 Tests and Rishabh Pant 51. Mahela Jayawardene has 11,814 runs at 49.9 (strike rate 51.5), against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so Mahela Jayawardene has scored more. Hundreds: Mahela Jayawardene 34, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 50 and 20. Mahela Jayawardene also bowls: 6 wickets at an economy of 3.16, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 23 August 2026.

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

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

T20I career: Mahela Jayawardene has scored 1,493 T20I runs in 55 matches at an average of 31.77, 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 — Mahela Jayawardene 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.

Mahela Jayawardene 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 — Mahela Jayawardene or Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant has the superior batting strike rate this season (98.9), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Mahela Jayawardene and Rishabh Pant?

Mahela Jayawardene costs 8 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 Mahela Jayawardene and Rishabh Pant won?

Mahela Jayawardene 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 Mahela Jayawardene 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 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, Mahela Jayawardene or Rishabh Pant?

Mahela Jayawardene has more T20I runs: Mahela Jayawardene has 1,493 in 55 matches (average 31.8) and Rishabh Pant has 1,209 in 76 (average 23.3).

Who has more ODI runs, Mahela Jayawardene or Rishabh Pant?

Mahela Jayawardene has more ODI runs: Mahela Jayawardene has 12,650 in 448 matches (average 33.4) and Rishabh Pant has 871 in 31 (average 33.5).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Rishabh Pant scores faster in ODIs: Mahela Jayawardene strikes at 79.0 and Rishabh Pant at 106.2.

Who has more Test runs, Mahela Jayawardene or Rishabh Pant?

Mahela Jayawardene has more Test runs: Mahela Jayawardene has 11,814 in 149 matches (average 49.9) and Rishabh Pant has 3,644 in 51 (average 43.4).
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