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Rishabh Pant vs Shadman Islam: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
Shadman Islam has the edge on the headline numbers: Shadman Islam leads on T20I batting (1,497 runs, avg 28.8). 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. Shadman Islam (Bangladesh) has 1,497 TEST runs at avg 28.8 in 29 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.
Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form
Rishabh Pant vs Shadman Islam · 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 | Shadman Islam |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 17 | 5 |
| Avg fantasy points | 62 | 72 |
| Best fantasy score | 197 | 160 |
| Runs | 561 | 272 |
| Strike rate | 98.9 | 52.4 |
| Fours | 54 | 32 |
| Sixes | 19 | 0 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 1 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 1 |
| Highest score | 105 | 118 |
| Catches | 15 | 1 |
| Total dismissals | 20 | 1 |
| Statistic | Rishabh Pant | Shadman Islam |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 51 | 29 |
| Runs | 3644 | 1497 |
| Batting average | 43.38 | 28.79 |
| Strike rate | 74.3 | — |
| Centuries (100+) | 8 | 2 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 20 | 8 |
📋 Format by format
Test. Rishabh Pant has played 51 Tests and Shadman Islam 29. Rishabh Pant has 3,644 runs at 43.4 (strike rate 74.3), against 1,497 at 28.8 for Shadman Islam, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 8, Shadman Islam 2. Fifties: 20 and 8.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
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.
🧠Quick quiz: Rishabh Pant and Shadman Islam
2 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?
Rishabh Pant vs Shadman Islam · 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.
Shadman Islam does not have T20I career data recorded yet.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Shadman Islam is the stronger pick with an average of 72 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.
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