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Matt Henry 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 Matt Henry's 53. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Matt Henry (Chennai Super Kings) averages 53 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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Matt Henry 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 | Matt Henry | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 13 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 53 | 62 |
| Best fantasy score | 436 | 197 |
| Runs | 13 | 561 |
| Strike rate | 26.0 | 98.9 |
| Fours | 2 | 54 |
| Sixes | 0 | 19 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 6 | 105 |
| Wickets | 19 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 5.95 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 11 | 0 |
| Catches | 2 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 2 | 20 |
| Statistic | Matt Henry | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 43 | 76 |
| Runs | 47 | 1209 |
| Batting average | 5.88 | 23.25 |
| Strike rate | 142.4 | — |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Wickets | 53 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 23.08 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Matt Henry has played 43 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Matt Henry has 47 runs at 5.9 (strike rate 142.4), against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Matt Henry also bowls: 53 wickets, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Matt Henry has played 95 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Matt Henry has 270 runs at 10.4 (strike rate 93.1), against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Matt Henry 0, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 0 and 5. Matt Henry also bowls: 172 wickets at an economy of 5.22, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Matt Henry has played 35 Tests and Rishabh Pant 51. Matt Henry has 676 runs at 15.7 (strike rate 75.5), against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Matt Henry 0, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 4 and 20. Matt Henry also bowls: 152 wickets at an economy of 3.11, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a Test wicket.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
Matt Henry 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.
Matt Henry is a specialist bowler for Chennai Super Kings, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 13 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 686 fantasy points, averaging 53 pts per game with a best of 436 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 13 IPL runs at a strike rate of 26, and has claimed 19 IPL wickets with an economy of 5.95.
International career: Matt Henry has scored 270 ODI runs in 95 matches at an average of 10.38 internationally. He has also taken 172 ODI wickets at an average of 24.60 with an economy of 5.22. He has taken 53 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: Matt Henry 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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