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Matthew Short vs Rishabh Pant — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Matthew Short has the edge on the headline numbers: Matthew Short averages 67 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Rishabh Pant's 62. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Matthew Short (Chennai Super Kings) averages 67 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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Matthew Short 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 | Matthew Short | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 13 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 67 | 62 |
| Best fantasy score | 159 | 197 |
| Runs | 368 | 561 |
| Strike rate | 113.9 | 98.9 |
| Fours | 41 | 54 |
| Sixes | 8 | 19 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 71 | 105 |
| Wickets | 7 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 5.14 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 3 | 0 |
| Catches | 7 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 7 | 20 |
| Statistic | Matthew Short | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 32 | 76 |
| Runs | 455 | 1209 |
| Batting average | 19.78 | 23.25 |
| Strike rate | 144.9 | — |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 1 | 3 |
| Wickets | 22 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 14.55 | — |
| Economy rate | 6.96 | — |
| Five-wicket hauls | 1 | 0 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Matthew Short has played 32 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Matthew Short has 455 runs at 19.8 (strike rate 144.9), against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Matthew Short also bowls: 22 wickets at an economy of 6.96, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Matthew Short has played 23 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Matthew Short has 462 runs at 23.1 (strike rate 90.1), against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Matthew Short 0, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 4 and 5. Matthew Short also bowls: 6 wickets at an economy of 5.51, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
Matthew Short 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 Short is a all-rounder for Chennai Super Kings, priced at 9 Cr this season. Over 13 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 865 fantasy points, averaging 67 pts per game with a best of 159 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 368 IPL runs at a strike rate of 113.9, and has claimed 7 IPL wickets with an economy of 5.14. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.
International career: Matthew Short has scored 455 T20I runs in 32 matches at an average of 19.78, with 1 half-century internationally. He has also taken 22 T20I wickets at an average of 14.55 with an economy of 6.96.
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: Matthew Short 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, Matthew Short is the stronger pick right now with an average of 67 pts per game and a best score of 159 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 Short 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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