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Rishabh Pant vs Sam Cook — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Rishabh Pant or Sam Cook?

Sam Cook has the edge on the headline numbers: Sam Cook leads on T20I batting (632 runs, avg 33.3). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Rishabh Pant (Lucknow Super Giants) has 1,209 T20I runs at avg 23.3 in 76 matches. Sam Cook (Welsh Fire) has 632 TEST runs at avg 33.3 in 12 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Rishabh Pant
🦅 LSG · 9.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Sam Cook
🔥 WF · 8 cr
🏏
Rishabh Pant
🦅 Lucknow Super Giants
🧤 WK
9.5 cr
Credits
62
Avg Pts
197
Best FP
111.4
Pts/Cr
561
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🏏
Sam Cook
🔥 Welsh Fire
BOWL
8 cr
Credits
40
Avg Pts
129
Best FP
40.3
Pts/Cr
0
Total Runs
8
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Rishabh Pant
22 higher avg pts · 197 best fantasy score
🏏 Rishabh Pant
VS
🏏 Sam Cook
T20I Career Overview
76Matches—
🏏 Batting
1209Runs—
23.25Batting Avg—
0Centuries—
3Half-Centuries—
41Sixes 🔴—
65*
Best Score
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Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Rishabh Pant vs Sam Cook — 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).

IPL season stats
StatisticRishabh PantSam Cook
Matches178
Avg fantasy points6240
Best fantasy score197129
Runs5610
Strike rate98.90.0
Fours540
Sixes190
Half-centuries (50+)30
Centuries (100+)10
Highest score1050
Wickets08
Economy rate0.0010.30
Best spell (wkts)03
Catches152
Total dismissals202
International career — Test
StatisticRishabh PantSam Cook
Matches5112
Runs3644632
Batting average43.3833.26
Strike rate74.345.1
Centuries (100+)83
Half-centuries (50+)202
Wickets01
Bowling average—135.00
Economy rate—4.09

📋 Format by format

Test. Rishabh Pant has played 51 Tests and Sam Cook 12. Rishabh Pant has 3,644 runs at 43.4 (strike rate 74.3), against 632 at 33.3 (45.1) for Sam Cook, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 8, Sam Cook 3. Fifties: 20 and 2.

International numbers up to 23 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Rishabh Pant
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
🏏 Sam Cook
✓ More wickets
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Rishabh Pant
62 avg pts · 197 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Sam Cook
Captaining Rishabh Pant gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Rishabh Pant vs Sam Cook — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Rishabh Pant has scored 1,209 T20I runs in 76 matches at an average of 23.25, with 3 half-centuries.

Sam Cook does not have T20I career data recorded yet.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Rishabh Pant is the stronger pick with an average of 62 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.

Stats are sourced from international career records. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who has better fantasy stats — Rishabh Pant or Sam Cook?

Based on recent data, Rishabh Pant has the edge with a higher average of 62 fantasy points per game. Rishabh Pant leads in runs scored (561 runs). Overall Rishabh Pant is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Rishabh Pant vs Sam Cook — who is a better fantasy captain?

Rishabh Pant is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 62 pts per game with a best score of 197 pts. As captain you earn 2× points, so choosing the player in better form is crucial. Always check the toss and playing XI before finalising your captain.

Who has a better strike rate — Rishabh Pant or Sam Cook?

Rishabh Pant has the superior batting strike rate this season (98.9), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Rishabh Pant and Sam Cook?

Rishabh Pant costs 9.5 Cr and Sam Cook costs 8 Cr in current fantasy. The player with lower credits who delivers similar points gives you better value, freeing up budget for other expensive picks.

How many MOTM awards have Rishabh Pant and Sam Cook won?

Rishabh Pant has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Sam Cook has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Rishabh Pant or Sam Cook in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Rishabh Pant is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions — if Lucknow Super Giants are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for Welsh Fire. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more Test runs, Rishabh Pant or Sam Cook?

Rishabh Pant has more Test runs: Rishabh Pant has 3,644 in 51 matches (average 43.4) and Sam Cook has 632 in 12 (average 33.3).
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