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Ravindra Jadeja vs Rishabh Pant: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Ravindra Jadeja has the edge on the headline numbers: Ravindra Jadeja averages 64 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Rishabh Pant's 62. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Ravindra Jadeja (Rajasthan Royals) averages 64 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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Ravindra Jadeja 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 | Ravindra Jadeja | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 17 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 64 | 62 |
| Best fantasy score | 176 | 197 |
| Runs | 331 | 561 |
| Strike rate | 102.2 | 98.9 |
| Fours | 29 | 54 |
| Sixes | 5 | 19 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 45 | 105 |
| Wickets | 20 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 4.17 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 4 | 0 |
| Catches | 4 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 4 | 20 |
| Statistic | Ravindra Jadeja | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 74 | 76 |
| Runs | 515 | 1209 |
| Batting average | 21.46 | 23.25 |
| Strike rate | 127.2 | — |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Wickets | 54 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 29.85 | — |
| Economy rate | 7.13 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Ravindra Jadeja has played 74 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Ravindra Jadeja has 515 runs at 21.5 (strike rate 127.2), against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Ravindra Jadeja also bowls: 54 wickets at an economy of 7.13, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Ravindra Jadeja has played 210 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Ravindra Jadeja has 2,905 runs at 32.3 (strike rate 86.4), against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Ravindra Jadeja has scored more. Hundreds: Ravindra Jadeja 0, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 13 and 5. Ravindra Jadeja also bowls: 232 wickets, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Ravindra Jadeja has played 90 Tests and Rishabh Pant 51. Ravindra Jadeja has 4,140 runs at 38.0 (strike rate 55.3), against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so Ravindra Jadeja has scored more. Hundreds: Ravindra Jadeja 6, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 28 and 20. Ravindra Jadeja also bowls: 350 wickets at an economy of 2.59, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a Test wicket.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
Did you know: Ravindra Jadeja
- He was vice-captain of the India side that won the 2008 Under-19 World Cup under Virat Kohli.
- In 2012 he became the first Indian to score three first-class triple centuries.
- He was the leading wicket-taker and player of the final at the 2013 Champions Trophy.
- He won the 2024 T20 World Cup and retired from T20Is straight after it.
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: Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant
4 questions, answers explained. No sign-up needed.
- 1. Jadeja was vice-captain of India's 2008 Under-19 World Cup winners. Who captained them?
- 2. What first-class record did Jadeja set as an Indian in 2012?
- 3. At which ground did Pant's 89 not out win a Test in January 2021?
- 4. What did Pant do at Headingley in June 2025?
Ravindra Jadeja 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.
Ravindra Jadeja is a all-rounder for Rajasthan Royals, priced at 9.5 Cr this season. Over 17 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1081 fantasy points, averaging 64 pts per game with a best of 176 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 331 IPL runs at a strike rate of 102.2, and has claimed 20 IPL wickets with an economy of 4.17. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.
International career: Ravindra Jadeja has scored 2,905 ODI runs in 210 matches at an average of 32.28, with 13 half-centuries internationally. He has also taken 232 ODI wickets at an average of 36.54. In TESTs, he has 4,140 runs across 90 matches (avg 38.0).
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.
Bowling edge: Ravindra Jadeja 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, Ravindra Jadeja is the stronger pick right now with an average of 64 pts per game and a best score of 176 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, Ravindra Jadeja 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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