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Rishabh Pant vs Ryan Rickelton — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Ryan Rickelton has the edge on the headline numbers: Ryan Rickelton averages 72 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Rishabh Pant's 62. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Rishabh Pant (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 62 fantasy pts per match. Ryan Rickelton (Mumbai Indians) averages 72 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 | 17 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 62 | 72 |
| Best fantasy score | 197 | 217 |
| Runs | 561 | 758 |
| Strike rate | 98.9 | 157.6 |
| Fours | 54 | 58 |
| Sixes | 19 | 51 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 5 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 1 |
| Highest score | 105 | 123 |
| Catches | 15 | 11 |
| Total dismissals | 20 | 12 |
| Statistic | Rishabh Pant | Ryan Rickelton |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 76 | 29 |
| Runs | 1209 | 741 |
| Batting average | 23.25 | 28.50 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 4 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Rishabh Pant has played 76 T20Is and Ryan Rickelton 29. Rishabh Pant has 1,209 runs at 23.3, against 741 at 28.5 for Ryan Rickelton, so Rishabh Pant has scored more.
ODI. Rishabh Pant has played 31 ODIs and Ryan Rickelton 19. Rishabh Pant has 871 runs at 33.5 (strike rate 106.2), against 552 at 32.5 for Ryan Rickelton, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 1, Ryan Rickelton 1. Fifties: 5 and 2.
Test. Rishabh Pant has played 51 Tests and Ryan Rickelton 15. Rishabh Pant has 3,644 runs at 43.4 (strike rate 74.3), against 897 at 37.4 (52.9) for Ryan Rickelton, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 8, Ryan Rickelton 2. Fifties: 20 and 1.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
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 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).
Ryan Rickelton is a wicket-keeper batter for Mumbai Indians, priced at 9 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1439 fantasy points, averaging 72 pts per game with a best of 217 pts. He has scored 758 IPL runs at a strike rate of 157.6. He has won 3 MOTM awards this season.
International career: Ryan Rickelton has scored 741 T20I runs in 29 matches at an average of 28.50, with 4 half-centuries internationally. In ODIs, he has 552 runs across 19 matches (avg 32.5).
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 72 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.
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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