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Rishabh Pant vs Ryan Rickelton — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Rishabh Pant (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 51 fantasy pts per match. Ryan Rickelton (Mumbai Indians) averages 76 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Rishabh Pant vs Ryan Rickelton — 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 | Ryan Rickelton |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 15 | 12 |
| Avg fantasy points | 51 | 76 |
| Best fantasy score | 155 | 217 |
| Runs | 393 | 448 |
| Strike rate | 113.3 | 186.7 |
| Fours | 36 | 31 |
| Sixes | 14 | 38 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 2 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 81 | 123 |
| Catches | 11 | 7 |
| Total dismissals | 14 | 7 |
| Statistic | Rishabh Pant | Ryan Rickelton |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 72 | 28 |
| Runs | 1142 | 680 |
| Batting average | 22.39 | 27.20 |
| Strike rate | 125.5 | 146.2 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 3 |
Rishabh Pant vs Ryan Rickelton 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 10 Cr this season. Over 15 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 764 fantasy points, averaging 51 pts per game with a best of 155 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 393 IPL runs at a strike rate of 113.3.
International career: Rishabh Pant has scored 1,142 T20I runs in 72 matches at an average of 22.39, with 3 half-centuries internationally. In TESTs, he has 3,476 runs across 49 matches (avg 42.9).
Ryan Rickelton is a wicket-keeper batter for Mumbai Indians, priced at 9 Cr. Across 12 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 911 fantasy points, averaging 76 pts per game with a best of 217 pts. He has scored 448 IPL runs at a strike rate of 186.7. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.
International career: Ryan Rickelton has scored 680 T20I runs in 28 matches at an average of 27.20, with 3 half-centuries internationally.
Batting edge: Ryan Rickelton 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, Ryan Rickelton is the stronger pick right now with an average of 76 pts per game and a best score of 217 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, Ryan Rickelton 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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