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Rishabh Pant vs Romesh Kaluwitharana: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
Rishabh Pant has the edge on the headline numbers: Rishabh Pant leads on T20I batting (1,209 runs, avg 23.3). 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. Romesh Kaluwitharana () has 3,711 ODI runs at avg 22.2 in 189 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.
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Rishabh Pant vs Romesh Kaluwitharana · 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 | Rishabh Pant | Romesh Kaluwitharana |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 17 | 0 |
| Avg fantasy points | 62 | 0 |
| Best fantasy score | 197 | 0 |
| Runs | 561 | 0 |
| Strike rate | 98.9 | 0.0 |
| Fours | 54 | 0 |
| Sixes | 19 | 0 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 0 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Highest score | 105 | 0 |
| Catches | 15 | 0 |
| Total dismissals | 20 | 0 |
| Statistic | Rishabh Pant | Romesh Kaluwitharana |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 31 | 189 |
| Runs | 871 | 3711 |
| Batting average | 33.50 | 22.22 |
| Strike rate | 106.2 | 77.7 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 3 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 5 | 23 |
📋 Format by format
ODI. Rishabh Pant has played 31 ODIs and Romesh Kaluwitharana 189. Rishabh Pant has 871 runs at 33.5 (strike rate 106.2), against 3,711 at 22.2 (77.7) for Romesh Kaluwitharana, so Romesh Kaluwitharana has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 1, Romesh Kaluwitharana 3. Fifties: 5 and 23.
Test. Rishabh Pant has played 51 Tests and Romesh Kaluwitharana 49. Rishabh Pant has 3,644 runs at 43.4 (strike rate 74.3), against 1,933 at 26.1 (60.4) for Romesh Kaluwitharana, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 8, Romesh Kaluwitharana 2. Fifties: 20 and 9.
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: Rishabh Pant and Romesh Kaluwitharana
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?
Rishabh Pant vs Romesh Kaluwitharana · 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.
Romesh Kaluwitharana does not have T20I career data recorded yet.
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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