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Phil Salt vs Rishabh Pant: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Rishabh Pant has the edge on the headline numbers: Rishabh Pant averages 62 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Phil Salt's 54. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Phil Salt (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 54 fantasy pts per match. Rishabh Pant (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 62 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Phil Salt 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 | Phil Salt | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 19 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 54 | 62 |
| Best fantasy score | 166 | 197 |
| Runs | 532 | 561 |
| Strike rate | 137.8 | 98.9 |
| Fours | 47 | 54 |
| Sixes | 23 | 19 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 4 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 78 | 105 |
| Catches | 12 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 14 | 20 |
| Statistic | Phil Salt | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 65 | 76 |
| Runs | 1852 | 1209 |
| Batting average | 34.94 | 23.25 |
| Strike rate | 163.8 | — |
| Centuries (100+) | 4 | 0 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 10 | 3 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Phil Salt has played 65 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Phil Salt has 1,852 runs at 34.9 (strike rate 163.8), against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Phil Salt has scored more. Hundreds: Phil Salt 4, Rishabh Pant 0. Fifties: 10 and 3.
ODI. Phil Salt has played 33 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Phil Salt has 988 runs at 32.9 (strike rate 116.5), against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Phil Salt has scored more. Hundreds: Phil Salt 1, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 5 and 5.
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: Phil Salt 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?
Phil Salt 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.
Phil Salt is a wicket-keeper batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 9.5 Cr this season. Over 19 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1035 fantasy points, averaging 54 pts per game with a best of 166 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 532 IPL runs at a strike rate of 137.8. He has won Man of the Match 2 times this season.
International career: Phil Salt has scored 1,852 T20I runs in 65 matches at an average of 34.94, with 4 centuries internationally. In ODIs, he has 988 runs across 33 matches (avg 32.9).
Rishabh Pant is a wicket-keeper batter for Lucknow Super Giants, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 17 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1058 fantasy points, averaging 62 pts per game with a best of 197 pts. He has scored 561 IPL runs at a strike rate of 98.9.
International career: Rishabh Pant has scored 1,209 T20I runs in 76 matches at an average of 23.25, with 3 half-centuries internationally. In TESTs, he has 3,644 runs across 51 matches (avg 43.4).
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.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Rishabh Pant is the stronger pick right now with an average of 62 pts per game and a best score of 197 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.
Stats are updated after every IPL 2026 match. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool or check the Fantasy Leaderboard to see how top managers are building their teams.
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