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Paul Stirling vs Rishabh Pant: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
Paul Stirling has the edge on the headline numbers: Paul Stirling leads on T20I batting (3,895 runs, avg 26.3). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Paul Stirling (Belfast Wolves) has 3,895 T20I runs at avg 26.3 in 163 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
Paul Stirling 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 | Paul Stirling | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 15 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 30 | 62 |
| Best fantasy score | 58 | 197 |
| Runs | 262 | 561 |
| Strike rate | 119.6 | 98.9 |
| Fours | 36 | 54 |
| Sixes | 9 | 19 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 31 | 105 |
| Catches | 3 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 3 | 20 |
| Statistic | Paul Stirling | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 163 | 76 |
| Runs | 3895 | 1209 |
| Batting average | 26.32 | 23.25 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 24 | 3 |
| Wickets | 20 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 33.95 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Paul Stirling has played 163 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Paul Stirling has 3,895 runs at 26.3, against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Paul Stirling has scored more. Hundreds: Paul Stirling 1, Rishabh Pant 0. Fifties: 24 and 3. Paul Stirling also bowls: 20 wickets, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Paul Stirling has played 174 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Paul Stirling has 6,080 runs at 37.3, against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Paul Stirling has scored more. Hundreds: Paul Stirling 14, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 32 and 5. Paul Stirling also bowls: 43 wickets, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Paul Stirling has played 10 Tests and Rishabh Pant 51. Paul Stirling has 521 runs at 26.1, against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Paul Stirling 1, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 2 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: Paul Stirling 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?
Paul Stirling vs Rishabh Pant · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.
T20I career: Paul Stirling has scored 3,895 T20I runs in 163 matches at an average of 26.32, with 1 century. She has also taken 20 T20I wickets at an average of 33.95.
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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