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Manav Suthar vs Rishabh Pant — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Manav Suthar or Rishabh Pant?

Manav Suthar has the edge on the headline numbers: Manav Suthar averages 148 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Rishabh Pant's 62. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Manav Suthar (Gujarat Titans) averages 148 fantasy pts per match. Rishabh Pant (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 62 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Manav Suthar
⚡ GT · 8.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Rishabh Pant
🦅 LSG · 9.5 cr
🏏
Manav Suthar
⚡ Gujarat Titans
BOWL
8.5 cr
Credits
148
Avg Pts
425
Best FP
117.4
Pts/Cr
79
Total Runs
25
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
📊Showing IPL 2026 season stats
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Manav Suthar
86 higher avg pts · 425 best fantasy score
Fantasy Overview — Full Season
998Season Points1058
148Avg Pts / Match62
425Best Fantasy Score197
7Matches Played17
0MOTM Awards 🏅0
8.5Credits9.5
117.4Pts per Credit111.4

Manav Suthar 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
StatisticManav SutharRishabh Pant
Matches717
Avg fantasy points14862
Best fantasy score425197
Runs79561
Strike rate49.498.9
Fours754
Sixes219
Half-centuries (50+)03
Centuries (100+)01
Highest score33105
Wickets250
Economy rate3.190.00
Best spell (wkts)100
Catches915
Total dismissals920
International career — Test
StatisticManav SutharRishabh Pant
Matches351
Runs793644
Batting average19.7543.38
Strike rate—74.3
Centuries (100+)08
Half-centuries (50+)020
Wickets230
Bowling average17.35—
Five-wicket hauls10

📋 Format by format

Test. Manav Suthar has played 3 Tests and Rishabh Pant 51. Manav Suthar has 79 runs at 19.8, against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Manav Suthar 0, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 0 and 20. Manav Suthar also bowls: 23 wickets, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 23 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Manav Suthar
✓ More wickets
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
🏏 Rishabh Pant
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Manav Suthar
148 avg pts · 425 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Rishabh Pant
Captaining Manav Suthar gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 Analysis & Fantasy Impact

Manav Suthar 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.

Manav Suthar is a specialist bowler for Gujarat Titans, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 7 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1038 fantasy points, averaging 148 pts per game with a best of 425 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 79 IPL runs at a strike rate of 49.4, and has claimed 25 IPL wickets with an economy of 3.19.

International career: Manav Suthar has scored 79 TEST runs in 3 matches at an average of 19.75 internationally. He has also taken 23 TEST wickets at an average of 17.35.

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: Manav Suthar 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, Manav Suthar is the stronger pick right now with an average of 148 pts per game and a best score of 425 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, Manav Suthar 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.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who has better IPL 2026 stats — Manav Suthar or Rishabh Pant?

Based on IPL 2026 season data, Manav Suthar has the edge with a higher average of 148 fantasy points per game. Rishabh Pant leads in runs scored (561 runs). Overall Manav Suthar is the stronger fantasy pick IPL 2026.

Manav Suthar vs Rishabh Pant — who is a better fantasy captain?

Manav Suthar is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 148 pts per game with a best score of 425 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 — Manav Suthar or Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant has the superior batting strike rate in IPL 2026 (98.9), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Manav Suthar and Rishabh Pant?

Manav Suthar costs 8.5 Cr and Rishabh Pant costs 9.5 Cr in IPL 2026 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 Manav Suthar and Rishabh Pant won?

In IPL 2026, Manav Suthar 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 Manav Suthar or Rishabh Pant in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Manav Suthar is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick IPL 2026. However, consider the match conditions — if Gujarat Titans 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 Test runs, Manav Suthar or Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant has more Test runs: Manav Suthar has 79 in 3 matches (average 19.8) and Rishabh Pant has 3,644 in 51 (average 43.4).
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