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Mitchell Starc vs Rishabh Pant — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Mitchell Starc has the edge on the headline numbers: Mitchell Starc averages 81 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Rishabh Pant's 62. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Mitchell Starc (Delhi Capitals) averages 81 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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Mitchell Starc 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 | Mitchell Starc | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 8 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 81 | 62 |
| Best fantasy score | 169 | 197 |
| Runs | 19 | 561 |
| Strike rate | 40.4 | 98.9 |
| Fours | 2 | 54 |
| Sixes | 0 | 19 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 19 | 105 |
| Wickets | 18 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 5.65 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 5 | 0 |
| Catches | 5 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 6 | 20 |
| Statistic | Mitchell Starc | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 65 | 72 |
| Runs | 98 | 1142 |
| Batting average | 9.80 | 22.39 |
| Strike rate | 98.0 | 125.5 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Wickets | 79 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 23.81 | — |
| Economy rate | 7.74 | — |
Mitchell Starc 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.
Mitchell Starc is a specialist bowler for Delhi Capitals, priced at 10 Cr this season. Over 8 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 646 fantasy points, averaging 81 pts per game with a best of 169 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 19 IPL runs at a strike rate of 40.4, and has claimed 18 IPL wickets with an economy of 5.65. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.
International career: Mitchell Starc has scored 577 ODI runs in 127 matches at an average of 12.02, with 1 half-century internationally. He has also taken 244 ODI wickets at an average of 23.41 with an economy of 5.26. In TESTs, he has 2,498 runs across 107 matches (avg 20.1).
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 3,644 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: Mitchell Starc 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, Mitchell Starc is the stronger pick right now with an average of 81 pts per game and a best score of 169 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, Mitchell Starc 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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