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Najmul Hossain Shanto vs Rishabh Pant — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Najmul Hossain Shanto or Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant has the edge on the headline numbers: Rishabh Pant leads on T20I batting (1,209 runs, avg 23.3). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Najmul Hossain Shanto (Bangladesh) has 987 T20I runs at avg 22.9 in 50 matches. Rishabh Pant (Lucknow Super Giants) has 1,209 T20I runs at avg 23.3 in 76 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Najmul Hossain Shanto
🇧🇩 BAN · 8.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Rishabh Pant
🦅 LSG · 9.5 cr
🏏
Najmul Hossain Shanto
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
BAT
8.5 cr
Credits
44
Avg Pts
117
Best FP
29.2
Pts/Cr
223
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🏏
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
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Rishabh Pant
18 higher avg pts · 197 best fantasy score
🏏 Najmul Hossain Shanto
VS
🏏 Rishabh Pant
T20I Career Overview
50Matches76
🏏 Batting
987Runs1209
22.95Batting Avg23.25
0Centuries0
4Half-Centuries3
19Sixes 🔴41
71
Best Score
65*
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Najmul Hossain Shanto 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
StatisticNajmul Hossain ShantoRishabh Pant
Matches717
Avg fantasy points4462
Best fantasy score117197
Runs223561
Strike rate58.798.9
Fours2454
Sixes319
Half-centuries (50+)13
Centuries (100+)01
Highest score84105
Catches315
Total dismissals320
International career — T20I
StatisticNajmul Hossain ShantoRishabh Pant
Matches5076
Runs9871209
Batting average22.9523.25
Half-centuries (50+)43
Economy rate8.67—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Najmul Hossain Shanto has played 50 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Najmul Hossain Shanto has 987 runs at 22.9, against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more.

ODI. Najmul Hossain Shanto has played 70 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Najmul Hossain Shanto has 2,076 runs at 32.4, against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Najmul Hossain Shanto has scored more. Hundreds: Najmul Hossain Shanto 4, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 12 and 5.

Test. Najmul Hossain Shanto has played 43 Tests and Rishabh Pant 51. Najmul Hossain Shanto has 2,663 runs at 34.1, against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Najmul Hossain Shanto 9, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 7 and 20.

International numbers up to 23 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Najmul Hossain Shanto
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: 🏏 Najmul Hossain Shanto
Captaining Rishabh Pant gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Najmul Hossain Shanto vs Rishabh Pant — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Najmul Hossain Shanto has scored 987 T20I runs in 50 matches at an average of 22.95, with 4 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.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who has better fantasy stats — Najmul Hossain Shanto or Rishabh Pant?

Based on recent 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 this season.

Najmul Hossain Shanto 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 — Najmul Hossain Shanto or Rishabh Pant?

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

What is the price difference between Najmul Hossain Shanto and Rishabh Pant?

Najmul Hossain Shanto costs 8.5 Cr and Rishabh Pant costs 9.5 Cr in current 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 Najmul Hossain Shanto and Rishabh Pant won?

Najmul Hossain Shanto 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 Najmul Hossain Shanto or Rishabh Pant in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Rishabh Pant is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions — if Bangladesh 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, Najmul Hossain Shanto or Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant has more T20I runs: Najmul Hossain Shanto has 987 in 50 matches (average 22.9) and Rishabh Pant has 1,209 in 76 (average 23.3).

Who has more ODI runs, Najmul Hossain Shanto or Rishabh Pant?

Najmul Hossain Shanto has more ODI runs: Najmul Hossain Shanto has 2,076 in 70 matches (average 32.4) and Rishabh Pant has 871 in 31 (average 33.5).

Who has more Test runs, Najmul Hossain Shanto or Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant has more Test runs: Najmul Hossain Shanto has 2,663 in 43 matches (average 34.1) and Rishabh Pant has 3,644 in 51 (average 43.4).
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