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Rishabh Pant vs Shadab Khan — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Rishabh Pant or Shadab Khan?

Rishabh Pant has the edge on the headline numbers: Rishabh Pant leads on T20I batting (1,209 runs, avg 23.3). 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. Shadab Khan (Edinburgh Castle Rockers) has 1,009 T20I runs at avg 19.4 in 124 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
🏏
Shadab Khan
🏰 ECR · 9 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
🏏
Shadab Khan
🏰 Edinburgh Castle Rockers
AR
9 cr
Credits
57
Avg Pts
95
Best FP
21.2
Pts/Cr
100
Total Runs
3
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 Rishabh Pant
5 higher avg pts · 197 best fantasy score
🏏 Rishabh Pant
VS
🏏 Shadab Khan
T20I Career Overview
76Matches124
🏏 Batting
1209Runs1009
23.25Batting Avg19.40
0Centuries0
3Half-Centuries1
41Sixes 🔴47
65*
Best Score
52
🎳 Bowling
0Wickets123
—Bowling Avg24.31
05-Wkt Hauls0
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Best Figures
4/8
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Rishabh Pant vs Shadab Khan — 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 PantShadab Khan
Matches174
Avg fantasy points6257
Best fantasy score19795
Runs561100
Strike rate98.967.6
Fours543
Sixes193
Half-centuries (50+)31
Centuries (100+)10
Highest score10571
Wickets03
Economy rate0.005.90
Best spell (wkts)02
Catches151
Total dismissals201
International career — T20I
StatisticRishabh PantShadab Khan
Matches76124
Runs12091009
Batting average23.2519.40
Half-centuries (50+)31
Wickets0123
Bowling average—24.31

📋 Format by format

T20I. Rishabh Pant has played 76 T20Is and Shadab Khan 124. Rishabh Pant has 1,209 runs at 23.3, against 1,009 at 19.4 for Shadab Khan, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Shadab Khan also bowls: 123 wickets, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. Rishabh Pant has played 31 ODIs and Shadab Khan 73. Rishabh Pant has 871 runs at 33.5 (strike rate 106.2), against 955 at 28.1 for Shadab Khan, so Shadab Khan has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 1, Shadab Khan 0. Fifties: 5 and 5. Shadab Khan also bowls: 87 wickets, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Rishabh Pant has played 51 Tests and Shadab Khan 6. Rishabh Pant has 3,644 runs at 43.4 (strike rate 74.3), against 300 at 33.3 (62.6) for Shadab Khan, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 8, Shadab Khan 0. Fifties: 20 and 3. Shadab Khan also bowls: 14 wickets at an economy of 3.23, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a Test wicket.

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
🏏 Shadab Khan
✓ More wickets
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Rishabh Pant
62 avg pts · 197 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Shadab Khan
Captaining Rishabh Pant gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Rishabh Pant vs Shadab Khan — 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: Shadab Khan has scored 1,009 T20I runs in 124 matches at an average of 19.40, with 1 half-century. He has also taken 123 T20I wickets at an average of 24.31.

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 Shadab Khan?

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 Shadab Khan — 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 Shadab Khan?

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 Shadab Khan?

Rishabh Pant costs 9.5 Cr and Shadab Khan costs 9 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 Shadab Khan won?

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

Should I pick Rishabh Pant or Shadab Khan 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 Edinburgh Castle Rockers. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Rishabh Pant or Shadab Khan?

Rishabh Pant has more T20I runs: Rishabh Pant has 1,209 in 76 matches (average 23.3) and Shadab Khan has 1,009 in 124 (average 19.4).

Who has more ODI runs, Rishabh Pant or Shadab Khan?

Shadab Khan has more ODI runs: Rishabh Pant has 871 in 31 matches (average 33.5) and Shadab Khan has 955 in 73 (average 28.1).

Who has more Test runs, Rishabh Pant or Shadab Khan?

Rishabh Pant has more Test runs: Rishabh Pant has 3,644 in 51 matches (average 43.4) and Shadab Khan has 300 in 6 (average 33.3).
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