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Nitish Kumar Reddy vs Rishabh Pant: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better, Nitish Kumar Reddy or Rishabh Pant?

Nitish Kumar Reddy has the edge on the headline numbers: Nitish Kumar Reddy leads on T20I bowling (3 wickets). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Nitish Kumar Reddy (India) has 90 T20I runs in 4 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
🏏
Nitish Kumar Reddy
🇮🇳 IND · 8.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Rishabh Pant
🦅 LSG · 9.5 cr
🏏
Nitish Kumar Reddy
🇮🇳 India
AR🏅 1× MOTM
8.5 cr
Credits
55
Avg Pts
125
Best FP
181.5
Pts/Cr
290
Total Runs
19
Total Wkts
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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.
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 Rishabh Pant
7 higher avg pts · 197 best fantasy score
🏏 Nitish Kumar Reddy
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🏏 Rishabh Pant
T20I Career Overview
4Matches76
🏏 Batting
90Runs1209
—Batting Avg23.25
0Centuries0
1Half-Centuries3
0Sixes 🔴41
74
Best Score
65*
🎳 Bowling
3Wickets0
0.00Bowling Avg—
05-Wkt Hauls0
2/23
Best Figures
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Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Nitish Kumar Reddy 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
StatisticNitish Kumar ReddyRishabh Pant
Matches2017
Avg fantasy points5562
Best fantasy score125197
Runs290561
Strike rate162.098.9
Fours1754
Sixes1719
Half-centuries (50+)03
Centuries (100+)01
Highest score41105
Wickets190
Economy rate9.670.00
Best spell (wkts)30
Catches815
Total dismissals820
International career · T20I
StatisticNitish Kumar ReddyRishabh Pant
Matches476
Runs901209
Batting average—23.25
Half-centuries (50+)13
Wickets30

📋 Format by format

T20I. Nitish Kumar Reddy has played 4 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Nitish Kumar Reddy has 90 runs, against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more.

ODI. Nitish Kumar Reddy has played 4 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Nitish Kumar Reddy has 100 runs, against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Nitish Kumar Reddy 0, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 1 and 5.

Test. Nitish Kumar Reddy has played 10 Tests and Rishabh Pant 51. Nitish Kumar Reddy has 396 runs, against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Nitish Kumar Reddy 1, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 0 and 20. Nitish Kumar Reddy also bowls: 8 wickets, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 23 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Nitish Kumar Reddy
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More wickets
✓ More MOTM awards
🏏 Rishabh Pant
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Rishabh Pant
62 avg pts · 197 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Nitish Kumar Reddy
Captaining Rishabh Pant gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.

Did you know: Nitish Kumar Reddy

  • He made his maiden Test century in the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne in December 2024, coming in at No. 8 with India 196 for 6.
  • He added 128 for the eighth wicket with Washington Sundar in that innings.
  • He was the IPL Emerging Player of the Year in 2024.
  • He plays domestic cricket for Andhra.
Full Nitish Kumar Reddy profile →

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.
Full Rishabh Pant profile →

🧠Quick quiz: Nitish Kumar Reddy and Rishabh Pant

4 questions, answers explained. No sign-up needed.

  1. 1. At which ground did Nitish make his maiden Test century?
  2. 2. At what number did Nitish bat for that hundred?
  3. 3. At which ground did Pant's 89 not out win a Test in January 2021?
  4. 4. What did Pant do at Headingley in June 2025?
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Nitish Kumar Reddy vs Rishabh Pant · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: He has also taken 3 T20I wickets.

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, Nitish Kumar Reddy 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.

Nitish Kumar Reddy 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, Nitish Kumar Reddy or Rishabh Pant?

Nitish Kumar Reddy has the superior batting strike rate this season (162.0), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Nitish Kumar Reddy and Rishabh Pant?

Nitish Kumar Reddy 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 Nitish Kumar Reddy and Rishabh Pant won?

Nitish Kumar Reddy has won 1 Man of the Match award and Rishabh Pant has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Nitish Kumar Reddy 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 India 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, Nitish Kumar Reddy or Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant has more T20I runs: Nitish Kumar Reddy has 90 in 4 matches and Rishabh Pant has 1,209 in 76 (average 23.3).

Who has more ODI runs, Nitish Kumar Reddy or Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant has more ODI runs: Nitish Kumar Reddy has 100 in 4 matches and Rishabh Pant has 871 in 31 (average 33.5).

Who has more Test runs, Nitish Kumar Reddy or Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant has more Test runs: Nitish Kumar Reddy has 396 in 10 matches and Rishabh Pant has 3,644 in 51 (average 43.4).
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