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Mohammed Shami vs Rishabh Pant: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Rishabh Pant has the edge on the headline numbers: Rishabh Pant averages 62 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Mohammed Shami's 36. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Mohammed Shami (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 36 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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Mohammed Shami 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 | Mohammed Shami | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 13 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 36 | 62 |
| Best fantasy score | 91 | 197 |
| Runs | 31 | 561 |
| Strike rate | 140.9 | 98.9 |
| Fours | 2 | 54 |
| Sixes | 3 | 19 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 12 | 105 |
| Wickets | 12 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 9.00 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 2 | 0 |
| Catches | 3 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 3 | 20 |
| Statistic | Mohammed Shami | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 31 | 76 |
| Runs | 10 | 1209 |
| Batting average | 5.00 | 23.25 |
| Strike rate | 58.8 | — |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Wickets | 30 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 30.47 | — |
| Economy rate | 8.79 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Mohammed Shami has played 31 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Mohammed Shami has 10 runs at 5.0 (strike rate 58.8), against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Mohammed Shami also bowls: 30 wickets at an economy of 8.79, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Mohammed Shami has played 116 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Mohammed Shami has 255 runs at 8.0 (strike rate 75.7), against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Mohammed Shami 0, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 0 and 5. Mohammed Shami also bowls: 231 wickets at an economy of 5.57, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Mohammed Shami has played 64 Tests and Rishabh Pant 51. Mohammed Shami has 750 runs at 12.1 (strike rate 74.6), against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Mohammed Shami 0, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 2 and 20. Mohammed Shami also bowls: 229 wickets at an economy of 3.31, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a Test wicket.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
Did you know: Mohammed Shami
- He took 24 wickets in seven innings at the 2023 World Cup, the most by anyone in the tournament.
- His 7 for 57 against New Zealand in the 2023 semi-final is the best ODI return by an Indian bowler.
- He is the fastest bowler to 50 World Cup wickets.
- He took a hat-trick at the 2019 World Cup against Afghanistan.
Did you know: Rishabh Pant
- His 89 not out at the Gabba in January 2021 sealed a series win in a ground where Australia had not lost a Test since 1988.
- In June 2025 at Headingley he became the first Indian to score centuries in both innings of a Test in England, and only the second wicketkeeper after Andy Flower to do it anywhere.
- He holds the record for the most Test sixes by an Indian batter.
- Lucknow Super Giants bought him for ₹27 crore at the 2025 auction, the highest price in IPL history.
🧠Quick quiz: Mohammed Shami and Rishabh Pant
4 questions, answers explained. No sign-up needed.
- 1. How many wickets did Shami take at the 2023 World Cup?
- 2. Against whom did Shami take 7 for 57 in the 2023 World Cup semi-final?
- 3. At which ground did Pant's 89 not out win a Test in January 2021?
- 4. What did Pant do at Headingley in June 2025?
Mohammed Shami 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.
Mohammed Shami is a specialist bowler for Lucknow Super Giants, priced at 9 Cr this season. Over 13 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 462 fantasy points, averaging 36 pts per game with a best of 91 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 31 IPL runs at a strike rate of 140.9, and has claimed 12 IPL wickets with an economy of 9.00. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.
International career: Mohammed Shami has scored 255 ODI runs in 116 matches at an average of 7.97 internationally. He has also taken 231 ODI wickets at an average of 25.48 with an economy of 5.57. In TESTs, he has 750 runs across 64 matches (avg 12.1).
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 1,209 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: Mohammed Shami 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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