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Matthew Breetzke vs Rishabh Pant — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Matthew Breetzke or Rishabh Pant?

Matthew Breetzke has the edge on the headline numbers: Matthew Breetzke averages 103 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Rishabh Pant's 62. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Matthew Breetzke (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 103 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
🏏
Matthew Breetzke
🦅 LSG · 8 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Rishabh Pant
🦅 LSG · 9.5 cr
🏏
Matthew Breetzke
🦅 Lucknow Super Giants
BAT🌏 OS🏅 1× MOTM
8 cr
Credits
103
Avg Pts
204
Best FP
0.0
Pts/Cr
171
Total Runs
0
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
🏏 Matthew Breetzke
41 higher avg pts · 204 best fantasy score · 1× MOTM
Fantasy Overview — Full Season
0Season Points1058
103Avg Pts / Match62
204Best Fantasy Score197
3Matches Played17
1MOTM Awards 🏅0
8Credits9.5
0.0Pts per Credit111.4

Matthew Breetzke 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
StatisticMatthew BreetzkeRishabh Pant
Matches317
Avg fantasy points10362
Best fantasy score204197
Runs171561
Strike rate104.998.9
Fours2354
Sixes219
Half-centuries (50+)03
Centuries (100+)11
Highest score112105
Catches515
Total dismissals520
International career — T20I
StatisticMatthew BreetzkeRishabh Pant
Matches1376
Runs1581209
Batting average13.1723.25
Strike rate116.2—
Half-centuries (50+)13

📋 Format by format

T20I. Matthew Breetzke has played 13 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Matthew Breetzke has 158 runs at 13.2 (strike rate 116.2), against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more.

ODI. Matthew Breetzke has played 17 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Matthew Breetzke has 881 runs at 58.7, against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Matthew Breetzke has scored more. Hundreds: Matthew Breetzke 2, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 6 and 5.

Test. Matthew Breetzke has played 2 Tests and Rishabh Pant 51. Matthew Breetzke has 14 runs at 4.7 (strike rate 25.4), against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Matthew Breetzke 0, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 0 and 20.

International numbers up to 23 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Matthew Breetzke
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
🏏 Rishabh Pant
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ More big-hitting sixes
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Matthew Breetzke
103 avg pts · 204 best · 1 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Rishabh Pant
Captaining Matthew Breetzke gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 Analysis & Fantasy Impact

Matthew Breetzke 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.

Matthew Breetzke is a specialist batter for Lucknow Super Giants, priced at 8 Cr this season. Over 3 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 310 fantasy points, averaging 103 pts per game with a best of 204 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 171 IPL runs at a strike rate of 104.9. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.

International career: Matthew Breetzke has scored 881 ODI runs in 17 matches at an average of 58.73, with 2 centuries 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.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Matthew Breetzke is the stronger pick right now with an average of 103 pts per game and a best score of 204 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, Matthew Breetzke 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 — Matthew Breetzke or Rishabh Pant?

Based on IPL 2026 season data, Matthew Breetzke has the edge with a higher average of 103 fantasy points per game. Rishabh Pant leads in runs scored (561 runs). Overall Matthew Breetzke is the stronger fantasy pick IPL 2026.

Matthew Breetzke vs Rishabh Pant — who is a better fantasy captain?

Matthew Breetzke is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 103 pts per game with a best score of 204 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 — Matthew Breetzke or Rishabh Pant?

Matthew Breetzke has the superior batting strike rate in IPL 2026 (104.9), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Matthew Breetzke and Rishabh Pant?

Matthew Breetzke costs 8 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 Matthew Breetzke and Rishabh Pant won?

In IPL 2026, Matthew Breetzke has won 1 Man of the Match award and Rishabh Pant has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Matthew Breetzke or Rishabh Pant in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Matthew Breetzke is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick IPL 2026. However, consider the match conditions — if Lucknow Super Giants 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, Matthew Breetzke or Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant has more T20I runs: Matthew Breetzke has 158 in 13 matches (average 13.2) and Rishabh Pant has 1,209 in 76 (average 23.3).

Who has more ODI runs, Matthew Breetzke or Rishabh Pant?

Matthew Breetzke has more ODI runs: Matthew Breetzke has 881 in 17 matches (average 58.7) and Rishabh Pant has 871 in 31 (average 33.5).

Who has more Test runs, Matthew Breetzke or Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant has more Test runs: Matthew Breetzke has 14 in 2 matches (average 4.7) and Rishabh Pant has 3,644 in 51 (average 43.4).
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