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Niall O'Brien vs Rishabh Pant: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
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.
Niall O'Brien () has 466 T20I runs at avg 17.9 in 30 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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Niall O'Brien 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 | Niall O'Brien | 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 | Niall O'Brien | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 30 | 76 |
| Runs | 466 | 1209 |
| Batting average | 17.92 | 23.25 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 1 | 3 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Niall O'Brien has played 30 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Niall O'Brien has 466 runs at 17.9, against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more.
ODI. Niall O'Brien has played 103 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Niall O'Brien has 2,581 runs at 28.1, against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Niall O'Brien has scored more. Hundreds: Niall O'Brien 1, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 18 and 5.
Test. Niall O'Brien has played 1 Test and Rishabh Pant 51. Niall O'Brien has 18 runs, against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Niall O'Brien 0, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 0 and 20.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
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: Niall O'Brien and Rishabh Pant
2 questions, answers explained. No sign-up needed.
- 1. At which ground did Pant's 89 not out win a Test in January 2021?
- 2. What did Pant do at Headingley in June 2025?
Niall O'Brien vs Rishabh Pant · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.
T20I career: Niall O'Brien has scored 466 T20I runs in 30 matches at an average of 17.92, with 1 half-century.
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.
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