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MS Dhoni 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 MS Dhoni's 0. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
MS Dhoni (Chennai Super Kings) 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
MS Dhoni 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 | MS Dhoni | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 0 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 0 | 62 |
| Best fantasy score | 0 | 197 |
| Runs | 0 | 561 |
| Strike rate | 0.0 | 98.9 |
| Fours | 0 | 54 |
| Sixes | 0 | 19 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 0 | 105 |
| Catches | 0 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 0 | 20 |
| Statistic | MS Dhoni | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 98 | 76 |
| Runs | 1617 | 1209 |
| Batting average | 37.60 | 23.25 |
| Strike rate | 126.1 | — |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 3 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. MS Dhoni has played 98 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. MS Dhoni has 1,617 runs at 37.6 (strike rate 126.1), against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so MS Dhoni has scored more.
ODI. MS Dhoni has played 350 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. MS Dhoni has 10,773 runs at 50.6 (strike rate 87.6), against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so MS Dhoni has scored more. Hundreds: MS Dhoni 10, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 73 and 5.
Test. MS Dhoni has played 90 Tests and Rishabh Pant 51. MS Dhoni has 4,876 runs at 38.1 (strike rate 59.1), against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so MS Dhoni has scored more. Hundreds: MS Dhoni 6, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 33 and 20.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
Did you know: MS Dhoni
- Under him India won the 2007 World Twenty20, the 2011 World Cup and the 2013 Champions Trophy.
- He made his ODI debut against Bangladesh on 23 December 2004 and played his first Test a year later against Sri Lanka.
- He finished the 2011 World Cup final at the Wankhede with a six and was named player of the match.
- He led Chennai Super Kings to IPL titles in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023.
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: MS Dhoni and Rishabh Pant
4 questions, answers explained. No sign-up needed.
- 1. Which three ICC trophies did Dhoni win as captain?
- 2. Against which team did Dhoni make his ODI debut in December 2004?
- 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?
MS Dhoni vs Rishabh Pant · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.
T20I career: MS Dhoni has scored 1,617 T20I runs in 98 matches at an average of 37.60, with 2 half-centuries.
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.
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