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Rishabh Pant vs Sanju Samson: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
Sanju Samson has the edge on the headline numbers: Sanju Samson leads on T20I batting (1,558 runs, avg 27.3). 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. Sanju Samson (India) has 1,558 T20I runs at avg 27.3 in 70 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.
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Rishabh Pant vs Sanju Samson · 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 | Sanju Samson |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 17 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 62 | 47 |
| Best fantasy score | 197 | 155 |
| Runs | 561 | 445 |
| Strike rate | 98.9 | 162.4 |
| Fours | 54 | 48 |
| Sixes | 19 | 24 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 5 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Highest score | 105 | 82 |
| Catches | 15 | 8 |
| Total dismissals | 20 | 12 |
| Statistic | Rishabh Pant | Sanju Samson |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 76 | 70 |
| Runs | 1209 | 1558 |
| Batting average | 23.25 | 27.33 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 3 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 8 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Rishabh Pant has played 76 T20Is and Sanju Samson 70. Rishabh Pant has 1,209 runs at 23.3, against 1,558 at 27.3 for Sanju Samson, so Sanju Samson has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 0, Sanju Samson 3. Fifties: 3 and 8.
ODI. Rishabh Pant has played 31 ODIs and Sanju Samson 16. Rishabh Pant has 871 runs at 33.5 (strike rate 106.2), against 510 at 56.7 (99.6) for Sanju Samson, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 1, Sanju Samson 1. Fifties: 5 and 3.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
What is happening now
Player of the Tournament at the 2026 T20 World Cup
T20 World Cup 2026: Player of the Tournament. In the final Samson and Abhishek Sharma shared a 98-run stand against New Zealand.
Full Samson profile →Did you know: Rishabh Pant
- His 89 not out at the Gabba in January 2021 sealed a series win in a ground where Australia had not lost a Test since 1988.
- In June 2025 at Headingley he became the first Indian to score centuries in both innings of a Test in England, and only the second wicketkeeper after Andy Flower to do it anywhere.
- He holds the record for the most Test sixes by an Indian batter.
- Lucknow Super Giants bought him for ₹27 crore at the 2025 auction, the highest price in IPL history.
Did you know: Sanju Samson
- Born 11 November 1994 in Thiruvananthapuram. Plays for Kerala.
- Won the 2024 and 2026 T20 World Cups with India.
- Unbeaten 212 in the 2019-20 Vijay Hazare Trophy, the sixth List A double century by an Indian.
- Maiden ODI century came on 21 December 2023 against South Africa.
🧠Quick quiz: Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson
4 questions, answers explained. No sign-up needed.
- 1. At which ground did Pant's 89 not out win a Test in January 2021?
- 2. What did Pant do at Headingley in June 2025?
- 3. Which two players did Chennai Super Kings send to Rajasthan Royals for Samson?
- 4. In which tournament did Samson score an unbeaten 212?
Rishabh Pant vs Sanju Samson · 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.
T20I career: Sanju Samson has scored 1,558 T20I runs in 70 matches at an average of 27.33, with 3 centuries.
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.
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