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Nathan Ellis vs Rishabh Pant — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Nathan Ellis has the edge on the headline numbers: Nathan Ellis averages 70 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Rishabh Pant's 62. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Nathan Ellis (Chennai Super Kings) averages 70 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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Nathan Ellis 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 | Nathan Ellis | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 17 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 70 | 62 |
| Best fantasy score | 203 | 197 |
| Runs | 76 | 561 |
| Strike rate | 73.1 | 98.9 |
| Fours | 4 | 54 |
| Sixes | 1 | 19 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 36 | 105 |
| Wickets | 30 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 5.80 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 5 | 0 |
| Catches | 4 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 4 | 20 |
| Statistic | Nathan Ellis | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 39 | 76 |
| Runs | 39 | 1209 |
| Batting average | 7.80 | 23.25 |
| Strike rate | 63.9 | — |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Wickets | 58 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 18.07 | — |
| Economy rate | 7.68 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Nathan Ellis has played 39 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Nathan Ellis has 39 runs at 7.8 (strike rate 63.9), against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Nathan Ellis also bowls: 58 wickets at an economy of 7.68, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Nathan Ellis has played 27 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Nathan Ellis has 192 runs at 14.8, against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Nathan Ellis 0, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 0 and 5. Nathan Ellis also bowls: 40 wickets, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
Nathan Ellis 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.
Nathan Ellis is a specialist bowler for Chennai Super Kings, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 17 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1196 fantasy points, averaging 70 pts per game with a best of 203 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 76 IPL runs at a strike rate of 73.1, and has claimed 30 IPL wickets with an economy of 5.80.
International career: Nathan Ellis has scored 39 T20I runs in 39 matches at an average of 7.80 internationally. He has also taken 58 T20I wickets at an average of 18.07 with an economy of 7.68. He has taken 40 ODI wickets internationally.
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: Nathan Ellis 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, Nathan Ellis is the stronger pick right now with an average of 70 pts per game and a best score of 203 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, Nathan Ellis 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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