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Rishabh Pant vs Rohit Sharma: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better, Rishabh Pant or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has the edge on the headline numbers: Rohit Sharma leads on T20I batting (4,231 runs, avg 32.0). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Rishabh Pant (Lucknow Super Giants) has 1,209 T20I runs at avg 23.3 in 76 matches. Rohit Sharma (India) has 4,231 T20I runs at avg 32.0 in 159 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Rishabh Pant
🦅 LSG · 9.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Rohit Sharma
🇮🇳 IND · 9.5 cr
🏏
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
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Rohit Sharma
🇮🇳 India
BAT
9.5 cr
Credits
70
Avg Pts
214
Best FP
162.6
Pts/Cr
830
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
🏏 Rohit Sharma
8 higher avg pts · 214 best fantasy score
🏏 Rishabh Pant
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🏏 Rohit Sharma
T20I Career Overview
76Matches159
🏏 Batting
1209Runs4231
23.25Batting Avg32.05
—Strike Rate140.89
0Centuries5
3Half-Centuries32
41Sixes 🔴205
65*
Best Score
121*
🎳 Bowling
0Wickets1
—Bowling Avg113.00
—Economy Rate9.97
05-Wkt Hauls0
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Best Figures
1/22
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Rishabh Pant vs Rohit Sharma · 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
StatisticRishabh PantRohit Sharma
Matches1720
Avg fantasy points6270
Best fantasy score197214
Runs561830
Strike rate98.9119.1
Fours5481
Sixes1945
Half-centuries (50+)34
Centuries (100+)12
Highest score105138
Catches1510
Total dismissals2011
International career · T20I
StatisticRishabh PantRohit Sharma
Matches76159
Runs12094231
Batting average23.2532.05
Strike rate—140.9
Centuries (100+)05
Half-centuries (50+)332
Wickets01
Bowling average—113.00
Economy rate—9.97

📋 Format by format

T20I. Rishabh Pant has played 76 T20Is and Rohit Sharma 159. Rishabh Pant has 1,209 runs at 23.3, against 4,231 at 32.0 (140.9) for Rohit Sharma, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 0, Rohit Sharma 5. Fifties: 3 and 32.

ODI. Rishabh Pant has played 31 ODIs and Rohit Sharma 291. Rishabh Pant has 871 runs at 33.5 (strike rate 106.2), against 12,120 at 49.3 for Rohit Sharma, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 1, Rohit Sharma 35. Fifties: 5 and 63. Rohit Sharma also bowls: 9 wickets at an economy of 5.24, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Rishabh Pant has played 51 Tests and Rohit Sharma 67. Rishabh Pant has 3,644 runs at 43.4 (strike rate 74.3), against 4,301 at 40.6 (57.1) for Rohit Sharma, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 8, Rohit Sharma 12. Fifties: 20 and 18.

International numbers up to 23 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Rishabh Pant
Evenly matched
🏏 Rohit Sharma
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Rohit Sharma
70 avg pts · 214 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Rishabh Pant
Captaining Rohit Sharma gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.

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 →

Did you know: Rohit Sharma

  • His 264 against Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens in 2014 is the highest individual score in ODI cricket.
  • He has three ODI double centuries, more than anyone else.
  • He scored five centuries at the 2019 World Cup, the most by anyone at a single World Cup, and has seven World Cup hundreds in all.
  • He has hit more sixes than anyone in international cricket.
Full Rohit Sharma profile →

🧠Quick quiz: Rishabh Pant and Rohit Sharma

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

  1. 1. At which ground did Pant's 89 not out win a Test in January 2021?
  2. 2. What did Pant do at Headingley in June 2025?
  3. 3. What is Rohit Sharma's world-record ODI score?
  4. 4. How many centuries did Rohit score at the 2019 World Cup?
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Rishabh Pant vs Rohit Sharma · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Rishabh Pant has scored 1,209 T20I runs in 76 matches at an average of 23.25, with 3 half-centuries.

T20I career: Rohit Sharma has scored 4,231 T20I runs in 159 matches at an average of 32.05, with 5 centuries. He has also taken 1 T20I wickets at an average of 113.00 with an economy of 9.97.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Rohit Sharma is the stronger pick with an average of 70 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, Rishabh Pant or Rohit Sharma?

Based on recent data, Rohit Sharma has the edge with a higher average of 70 fantasy points per game. Rohit Sharma leads in runs scored (830 runs). Overall Rohit Sharma is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Rishabh Pant vs Rohit Sharma: who is a better fantasy captain?

Rohit Sharma is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 70 pts per game with a best score of 214 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, Rishabh Pant or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has the superior batting strike rate this season (119.1), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Rishabh Pant and Rohit Sharma?

Rishabh Pant costs 9.5 Cr and Rohit Sharma 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 Rishabh Pant and Rohit Sharma won?

Rishabh Pant has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Rohit Sharma has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Rishabh Pant or Rohit Sharma in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Rohit Sharma is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions: if Lucknow Super Giants are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for India. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Rishabh Pant or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has more T20I runs: Rishabh Pant has 1,209 in 76 matches (average 23.3) and Rohit Sharma has 4,231 in 159 (average 32.0).

Who has more ODI runs, Rishabh Pant or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has more ODI runs: Rishabh Pant has 871 in 31 matches (average 33.5) and Rohit Sharma has 12,120 in 291 (average 49.3).

Who has more Test runs, Rishabh Pant or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has more Test runs: Rishabh Pant has 3,644 in 51 matches (average 43.4) and Rohit Sharma has 4,301 in 67 (average 40.6).
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