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Manish Pandey 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 Manish Pandey's 27. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Manish Pandey (Kolkata Knight Riders) averages 27 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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Manish Pandey 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 | Manish Pandey | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 7 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 27 | 62 |
| Best fantasy score | 96 | 197 |
| Runs | 70 | 561 |
| Strike rate | 142.9 | 98.9 |
| Fours | 8 | 54 |
| Sixes | 2 | 19 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 45 | 105 |
| Catches | 4 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 4 | 20 |
| Statistic | Manish Pandey | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 39 | 76 |
| Runs | 709 | 1209 |
| Batting average | 44.31 | 23.25 |
| Strike rate | 126.2 | — |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 3 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Manish Pandey has played 39 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Manish Pandey has 709 runs at 44.3 (strike rate 126.2), against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more.
ODI. Manish Pandey has played 29 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Manish Pandey has 566 runs at 33.3 (strike rate 92.8), against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Manish Pandey 1, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 2 and 5.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
Manish Pandey 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.
Manish Pandey is a specialist batter for Kolkata Knight Riders, priced at 7.5 Cr this season. Over 7 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 187 fantasy points, averaging 27 pts per game with a best of 96 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 70 IPL runs at a strike rate of 142.9. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.
International career: Manish Pandey has scored 709 T20I runs in 39 matches at an average of 44.31, with 3 half-centuries internationally. In ODIs, he has 566 runs across 29 matches (avg 33.3).
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.
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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