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Nathan Lyon vs Rishabh Pant — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Nathan Lyon 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.

Nathan Lyon (Australia) has 4 T20I runs in 2 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.

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Nathan Lyon
🇦🇺 AUS · 9 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Rishabh Pant
🦅 LSG · 9.5 cr
🏏
Nathan Lyon
🇦🇺 Australia
BOWL🌏 OS
9 cr
Credits
80
Avg Pts
142
Best FP
22.7
Pts/Cr
81
Total Runs
4
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
🏏 Nathan Lyon
18 higher avg pts · 142 best fantasy score
🏏 Nathan Lyon
VS
🏏 Rishabh Pant
T20I Career Overview
2Matches76
🏏 Batting
4Runs1209
—Batting Avg23.25
100.00Strike Rate—
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries3
0Sixes 🔴41
4*
Best Score
65*
🎳 Bowling
1Wickets0
48.00Bowling Avg—
9.60Economy Rate—
05-Wkt Hauls0
1/33
Best Figures
—
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Nathan Lyon 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
StatisticNathan LyonRishabh Pant
Matches317
Avg fantasy points8062
Best fantasy score142197
Runs81561
Strike rate41.898.9
Fours1054
Sixes119
Half-centuries (50+)03
Centuries (100+)01
Highest score32105
Wickets40
Economy rate3.160.00
Best spell (wkts)30
Catches215
Total dismissals220
International career — T20I
StatisticNathan LyonRishabh Pant
Matches276
Runs41209
Batting average—23.25
Strike rate100.0—
Half-centuries (50+)03
Wickets10
Bowling average48.00—
Economy rate9.60—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Nathan Lyon has played 2 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Nathan Lyon has 4 runs (strike rate 100.0), against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more.

ODI. Nathan Lyon has played 29 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Nathan Lyon has 77 runs at 19.3 (strike rate 92.8), against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Nathan Lyon 0, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 0 and 5. Nathan Lyon also bowls: 29 wickets at an economy of 4.92, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Nathan Lyon has played 143 Tests and Rishabh Pant 51. Nathan Lyon has 1,705 runs at 12.8 (strike rate 50.4), against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Nathan Lyon 0, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 0 and 20. Nathan Lyon also bowls: 571 wickets at an economy of 2.95, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 23 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Nathan Lyon
✓ More wickets
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
🏏 Rishabh Pant
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Nathan Lyon
80 avg pts · 142 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Rishabh Pant
Captaining Nathan Lyon gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

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

T20I career: Nathan Lyon has scored 4 T20I runs in 2 matches. He has also taken 1 T20I wickets at an average of 48.00 with an economy of 9.60.

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, Nathan Lyon is the stronger pick with an average of 80 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 — Nathan Lyon or Rishabh Pant?

Based on recent data, Nathan Lyon has the edge with a higher average of 80 fantasy points per game. Rishabh Pant leads in runs scored (561 runs). Overall Nathan Lyon is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Nathan Lyon vs Rishabh Pant — who is a better fantasy captain?

Nathan Lyon is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 80 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 — Nathan Lyon 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 Nathan Lyon and Rishabh Pant?

Nathan Lyon costs 9 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 Nathan Lyon and Rishabh Pant won?

Nathan Lyon 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 Nathan Lyon or Rishabh Pant in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Nathan Lyon is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions — if Australia 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, Nathan Lyon or Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant has more T20I runs: Nathan Lyon has 4 in 2 matches and Rishabh Pant has 1,209 in 76 (average 23.3).

Who has more ODI runs, Nathan Lyon or Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant has more ODI runs: Nathan Lyon has 77 in 29 matches (average 19.3) and Rishabh Pant has 871 in 31 (average 33.5).

Who has more Test runs, Nathan Lyon or Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant has more Test runs: Nathan Lyon has 1,705 in 143 matches (average 12.8) and Rishabh Pant has 3,644 in 51 (average 43.4).
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