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Mayank Yadav vs Rishabh Pant — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Mayank Yadav (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 30 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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Mayank Yadav 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 | Mayank Yadav | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 7 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 30 | 62 |
| Best fantasy score | 124 | 197 |
| Runs | 5 | 561 |
| Strike rate | 100.0 | 98.9 |
| Fours | 1 | 54 |
| Sixes | 0 | 19 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 5 | 105 |
| Wickets | 5 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 9.41 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 3 | 0 |
| Catches | 1 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 1 | 20 |
| Statistic | Mayank Yadav | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 6 | 72 |
| Runs | 1 | 1142 |
| Batting average | — | 22.39 |
| Strike rate | — | 125.5 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Wickets | 9 | 0 |
Mayank Yadav 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.
Mayank Yadav is a specialist bowler for Lucknow Super Giants, priced at 9 Cr this season. Over 7 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 213 fantasy points, averaging 30 pts per game with a best of 124 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 5 IPL runs at a strike rate of 100, and has claimed 5 IPL wickets with an economy of 9.41. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.
International career: He has also taken 9 T20I wickets.
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 1,142 T20I runs in 72 matches at an average of 22.39, with 3 half-centuries internationally. In TESTs, he has 3,581 runs across 50 matches (avg 44.2).
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: Mayank Yadav 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.
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