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Pat Cummins vs Rishabh Pant — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Pat Cummins (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 43 fantasy pts per match. Rishabh Pant (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 51 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Pat Cummins 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 | Pat Cummins | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 8 | 15 |
| Avg fantasy points | 43 | 51 |
| Best fantasy score | 99 | 155 |
| Runs | 30 | 393 |
| Strike rate | 157.9 | 113.3 |
| Fours | 1 | 36 |
| Sixes | 3 | 14 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 2 |
| Highest score | 19 | 81 |
| Wickets | 8 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 9.59 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 3 | 0 |
| Catches | 2 | 11 |
| Total dismissals | 2 | 14 |
| Statistic | Pat Cummins | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 55 | 72 |
| Runs | 155 | 1142 |
| Batting average | 12.92 | 22.39 |
| Strike rate | 127.0 | 125.5 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Wickets | 63 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 24.10 | — |
| Economy rate | 7.51 | — |
Pat Cummins 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.
Pat Cummins is a specialist bowler for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 10 Cr this season. Over 8 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 342 fantasy points, averaging 43 pts per game with a best of 99 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 30 IPL runs at a strike rate of 157.9, and has claimed 8 IPL wickets with an economy of 9.59. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.
International career: Pat Cummins has scored 525 ODI runs in 88 matches at an average of 14.19 internationally. He has also taken 140 ODI wickets at an average of 28.78 with an economy of 5.27. In TESTs, he has 1,567 runs across 72 matches (avg 16.7).
Rishabh Pant is a wicket-keeper batter for Lucknow Super Giants, priced at 10 Cr. Across 15 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 764 fantasy points, averaging 51 pts per game with a best of 155 pts. He has scored 393 IPL runs at a strike rate of 113.3.
International career: Rishabh Pant has scored 1,142 T20I runs in 72 matches at an average of 22.39, with 3 half-centuries internationally. In TESTs, he has 3,476 runs across 49 matches (avg 42.9).
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: Pat Cummins 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, Rishabh Pant is the stronger pick right now with an average of 51 pts per game and a best score of 155 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, Rishabh Pant 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.
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