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Rishabh Pant vs Ruturaj Gaikwad: 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 Ruturaj Gaikwad's 44. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Rishabh Pant (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 62 fantasy pts per match. Ruturaj Gaikwad (Chennai Super Kings) averages 44 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Rishabh Pant vs Ruturaj Gaikwad · 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 | Ruturaj Gaikwad |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 17 | 18 |
| Avg fantasy points | 62 | 44 |
| Best fantasy score | 197 | 139 |
| Runs | 561 | 438 |
| Strike rate | 98.9 | 110.1 |
| Fours | 54 | 32 |
| Sixes | 19 | 16 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Highest score | 105 | 74 |
| Catches | 15 | 7 |
| Total dismissals | 20 | 9 |
| Statistic | Rishabh Pant | Ruturaj Gaikwad |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 76 | 23 |
| Runs | 1209 | 633 |
| Batting average | 23.25 | 39.56 |
| Strike rate | — | 143.5 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 4 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Rishabh Pant has played 76 T20Is and Ruturaj Gaikwad 23. Rishabh Pant has 1,209 runs at 23.3, against 633 at 39.6 (143.5) for Ruturaj Gaikwad, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 0, Ruturaj Gaikwad 1. Fifties: 3 and 4.
ODI. Rishabh Pant has played 31 ODIs and Ruturaj Gaikwad 12. Rishabh Pant has 871 runs at 33.5 (strike rate 106.2), against 329 at 36.6 for Ruturaj Gaikwad, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 1, Ruturaj Gaikwad 1. Fifties: 5 and 2.
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.
Did you know: Ruturaj Gaikwad
- His seven sixes in an over came against Uttar Pradesh in the 2022-23 Vijay Hazare Trophy quarter-final.
- He won the IPL Orange Cap in 2021 with 635 runs and was named Emerging Player of the season.
- He won the IPL with Chennai Super Kings in 2021 and 2023.
- He captained India to the gold medal at the 2022 Asian Games.
🧠Quick quiz: Rishabh Pant and Ruturaj Gaikwad
4 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?
- 3. What record did Gaikwad set in the 2022 Vijay Hazare Trophy?
- 4. How many runs did Gaikwad make to win the 2021 IPL Orange Cap?
Rishabh Pant vs Ruturaj Gaikwad 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.
Rishabh Pant is a wicket-keeper batter for Lucknow Super Giants, priced at 9.5 Cr this season. Over 17 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1058 fantasy points, averaging 62 pts per game with a best of 197 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 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).
Ruturaj Gaikwad is a specialist batter for Chennai Super Kings, priced at 9 Cr. Across 18 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 796 fantasy points, averaging 44 pts per game with a best of 139 pts. He has scored 438 IPL runs at a strike rate of 110.1. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.
International career: Ruturaj Gaikwad has scored 633 T20I runs in 23 matches at an average of 39.56, with 1 century internationally.
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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