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Rishabh Pant vs Sahil Parakh — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Rishabh Pant (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 62 fantasy pts per match. Sahil Parakh (Delhi Capitals) averages 24 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Rishabh Pant vs Sahil Parakh — 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 | Sahil Parakh |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 17 | 4 |
| Avg fantasy points | 62 | 24 |
| Best fantasy score | 197 | 41 |
| Runs | 561 | 46 |
| Strike rate | 98.9 | 139.4 |
| Fours | 54 | 5 |
| Sixes | 19 | 2 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 0 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Highest score | 105 | 24 |
| Catches | 15 | 1 |
| Total dismissals | 20 | 1 |
Rishabh Pant vs Sahil Parakh 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 1,142 T20I runs in 72 matches at an average of 22.39, with 3 half-centuries internationally. In TESTs, he has 3,581 runs across 50 matches (avg 44.2).
Sahil Parakh is a specialist bowler for Delhi Capitals, priced at 6.5 Cr. Across 4 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 96 fantasy points, averaging 24 pts per game with a best of 41 pts. He has scored 46 IPL runs at a strike rate of 139.4.
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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