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Rishabh Pant vs Sai Sudharsan — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Sai Sudharsan has the edge on the headline numbers: Sai Sudharsan averages 81 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. Sai Sudharsan (Gujarat Titans) averages 81 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Rishabh Pant vs Sai Sudharsan — 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 | Sai Sudharsan |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 17 | 18 |
| Avg fantasy points | 62 | 81 |
| Best fantasy score | 197 | 184 |
| Runs | 561 | 803 |
| Strike rate | 98.9 | 143.1 |
| Fours | 54 | 88 |
| Sixes | 19 | 30 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 9 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 1 |
| Highest score | 105 | 100 |
| Catches | 15 | 8 |
| Total dismissals | 20 | 9 |
| Statistic | Rishabh Pant | Sai Sudharsan |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 76 | 1 |
| Runs | 1209 | 0 |
| Batting average | 23.25 | — |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 0 |
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T20I. Rishabh Pant has played 76 T20Is and Sai Sudharsan 1. Rishabh Pant has 1,209 runs at 23.3, against 0 for Sai Sudharsan, so Rishabh Pant has scored more.
ODI. Rishabh Pant has played 31 ODIs and Sai Sudharsan 3. Rishabh Pant has 871 runs at 33.5 (strike rate 106.2), against 127 for Sai Sudharsan, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 1, Sai Sudharsan 0. Fifties: 5 and 2.
Test. Rishabh Pant has played 51 Tests and Sai Sudharsan 6. Rishabh Pant has 3,644 runs at 43.4 (strike rate 74.3), against 302 for Sai Sudharsan, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 8, Sai Sudharsan 0. Fifties: 20 and 2.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
Rishabh Pant vs Sai Sudharsan 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).
Sai Sudharsan is a specialist batter for Gujarat Titans, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 18 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1458 fantasy points, averaging 81 pts per game with a best of 184 pts. He has scored 803 IPL runs at a strike rate of 143.1.
Batting edge: Sai Sudharsan 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, Sai Sudharsan is the stronger pick right now with an average of 81 pts per game and a best score of 184 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, Sai Sudharsan 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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