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Marco Jansen 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 Marco Jansen's 46. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Marco Jansen (Punjab Kings) averages 46 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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Marco Jansen 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 | Marco Jansen | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 46 | 62 |
| Best fantasy score | 174 | 197 |
| Runs | 149 | 561 |
| Strike rate | 121.1 | 98.9 |
| Fours | 10 | 54 |
| Sixes | 8 | 19 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 1 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 75 | 105 |
| Wickets | 19 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 7.35 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 3 | 0 |
| Catches | 12 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 14 | 20 |
| Statistic | Marco Jansen | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 30 | 76 |
| Runs | 268 | 1209 |
| Batting average | 17.87 | 23.25 |
| Strike rate | 153.1 | — |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 3 |
| Wickets | 33 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 29.76 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Marco Jansen has played 30 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Marco Jansen has 268 runs at 17.9 (strike rate 153.1), against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Marco Jansen also bowls: 33 wickets, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Marco Jansen has played 34 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Marco Jansen has 647 runs at 27.0, against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Marco Jansen 0, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 3 and 5. Marco Jansen also bowls: 52 wickets, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Marco Jansen has played 21 Tests and Rishabh Pant 51. Marco Jansen has 624 runs at 23.1 (strike rate 54.5), against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Marco Jansen 0, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 4 and 20. Marco Jansen also bowls: 89 wickets at an economy of 3.31, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a Test wicket.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
Marco Jansen 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.
Marco Jansen is a all-rounder for Punjab Kings, priced at 9 Cr this season. Over 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 917 fantasy points, averaging 46 pts per game with a best of 174 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 149 IPL runs at a strike rate of 121.1, and has claimed 19 IPL wickets with an economy of 7.35.
International career: Marco Jansen has scored 647 ODI runs in 34 matches at an average of 26.96, with 3 half-centuries internationally. He has also taken 52 ODI wickets at an average of 33.79. He has taken 33 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: Marco Jansen 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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