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Mohammad Hafeez vs Rishabh Pant — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Mohammad Hafeez or Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant has the edge on the headline numbers: Rishabh Pant averages 62 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Mohammad Hafeez's 0. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Mohammad Hafeez (Kolkata Knight Riders) averages 0 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
🏏
Mohammad Hafeez
💜 KKR · 8 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Rishabh Pant
🦅 LSG · 9.5 cr
🏏
Mohammad Hafeez
💜 Kolkata Knight Riders
AR
8 cr
Credits
0
Avg Pts
0
Best FP
0.0
Pts/Cr
0
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
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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
🏏 Rishabh Pant
62 higher avg pts · 197 best fantasy score
🏏 Mohammad Hafeez
VS
🏏 Rishabh Pant
T20I Career Overview
119Matches76
🏏 Batting
2514Runs1209
26.46Batting Avg23.25
122.04Strike Rate—
0Centuries0
14Half-Centuries3
76Sixes 🔴41
99*
Best Score
65*
🎳 Bowling
61Wickets0
22.75Bowling Avg—
6.60Economy Rate—
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/10
Best Figures
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Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Mohammad Hafeez 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
StatisticMohammad HafeezRishabh Pant
Matches017
Avg fantasy points062
Best fantasy score0197
Runs0561
Strike rate0.098.9
Fours054
Sixes019
Half-centuries (50+)03
Centuries (100+)01
Highest score0105
Catches015
Total dismissals020
International career — T20I
StatisticMohammad HafeezRishabh Pant
Matches11976
Runs25141209
Batting average26.4623.25
Strike rate122.0—
Half-centuries (50+)143
Wickets610
Bowling average22.75—
Economy rate6.60—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Mohammad Hafeez has played 119 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Mohammad Hafeez has 2,514 runs at 26.5 (strike rate 122.0), against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Mohammad Hafeez has scored more. Mohammad Hafeez also bowls: 61 wickets at an economy of 6.60, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. Mohammad Hafeez has played 218 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Mohammad Hafeez has 6,614 runs at 32.9 (strike rate 76.6), against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Mohammad Hafeez has scored more. Hundreds: Mohammad Hafeez 11, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 38 and 5. Mohammad Hafeez also bowls: 139 wickets at an economy of 4.19, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Mohammad Hafeez has played 55 Tests and Rishabh Pant 51. Mohammad Hafeez has 3,652 runs at 37.6 (strike rate 56.0), against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so Mohammad Hafeez has scored more. Hundreds: Mohammad Hafeez 10, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 12 and 20. Mohammad Hafeez also bowls: 53 wickets at an economy of 2.67, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 23 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Mohammad Hafeez
Evenly matched
🏏 Rishabh Pant
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Rishabh Pant
62 avg pts · 197 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Mohammad Hafeez
Captaining Rishabh Pant gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Mohammad Hafeez vs Rishabh Pant — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Mohammad Hafeez has scored 2,514 T20I runs in 119 matches at an average of 26.46, with 14 half-centuries. He has also taken 61 T20I wickets at an average of 22.75 with an economy of 6.60.

T20I career: Rishabh Pant has scored 1,209 T20I runs in 76 matches at an average of 23.25, with 3 half-centuries.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Rishabh Pant is the stronger pick with an average of 62 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.

Stats are sourced from international career records. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who has better IPL 2026 stats — Mohammad Hafeez or Rishabh Pant?

Based on IPL 2026 season data, Rishabh Pant has the edge with a higher average of 62 fantasy points per game. Rishabh Pant leads in runs scored (561 runs). Overall Rishabh Pant is the stronger fantasy pick IPL 2026.

Mohammad Hafeez vs Rishabh Pant — who is a better fantasy captain?

Rishabh Pant is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 62 pts per game with a best score of 197 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 — Mohammad Hafeez or Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant has the superior batting strike rate in IPL 2026 (98.9), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Mohammad Hafeez and Rishabh Pant?

Mohammad Hafeez 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 Mohammad Hafeez and Rishabh Pant won?

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

Should I pick Mohammad Hafeez or Rishabh Pant in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Rishabh Pant is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick IPL 2026. However, consider the match conditions — if Kolkata Knight Riders 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, Mohammad Hafeez or Rishabh Pant?

Mohammad Hafeez has more T20I runs: Mohammad Hafeez has 2,514 in 119 matches (average 26.5) and Rishabh Pant has 1,209 in 76 (average 23.3).

Who has more ODI runs, Mohammad Hafeez or Rishabh Pant?

Mohammad Hafeez has more ODI runs: Mohammad Hafeez has 6,614 in 218 matches (average 32.9) and Rishabh Pant has 871 in 31 (average 33.5).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Rishabh Pant scores faster in ODIs: Mohammad Hafeez strikes at 76.6 and Rishabh Pant at 106.2.

Who has more Test runs, Mohammad Hafeez or Rishabh Pant?

Mohammad Hafeez has more Test runs: Mohammad Hafeez has 3,652 in 55 matches (average 37.6) and Rishabh Pant has 3,644 in 51 (average 43.4).
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