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Rishabh Pant vs Shaheen Shah Afridi — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Rishabh Pant or Shaheen Shah Afridi?

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. Shaheen Shah Afridi (Pakistan) has 345 T20I runs at avg 14.4 in 103 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
🏏
Shaheen Shah Afridi
🇵🇰 PAK · 10 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
🏏
Shaheen Shah Afridi
🇵🇰 Pakistan
BOWL
10 cr
Credits
74
Avg Pts
127
Best FP
44.2
Pts/Cr
16
Total Runs
11
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 Shaheen Shah Afridi
12 higher avg pts · 127 best fantasy score
🏏 Rishabh Pant
VS
🏏 Shaheen Shah Afridi
T20I Career Overview
76Matches103
🏏 Batting
1209Runs345
23.25Batting Avg14.38
—Strike Rate128.25
0Centuries0
3Half-Centuries0
41Sixes 🔴25
65*
Best Score
33*
🎳 Bowling
0Wickets136
—Bowling Avg21.35
05-Wkt Hauls0
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Best Figures
4/22
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Rishabh Pant vs Shaheen Shah Afridi — 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 PantShaheen Shah Afridi
Matches176
Avg fantasy points6274
Best fantasy score197127
Runs56116
Strike rate98.964.0
Fours542
Sixes190
Half-centuries (50+)30
Centuries (100+)10
Highest score10511
Wickets011
Economy rate0.005.82
Best spell (wkts)03
Catches152
Total dismissals202
International career — T20I
StatisticRishabh PantShaheen Shah Afridi
Matches76103
Runs1209345
Batting average23.2514.38
Strike rate—128.3
Half-centuries (50+)30
Wickets0136
Bowling average—21.35

📋 Format by format

T20I. Rishabh Pant has played 76 T20Is and Shaheen Shah Afridi 103. Rishabh Pant has 1,209 runs at 23.3, against 345 at 14.4 (128.3) for Shaheen Shah Afridi, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Shaheen Shah Afridi also bowls: 136 wickets, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. Rishabh Pant has played 31 ODIs and Shaheen Shah Afridi 77. Rishabh Pant has 871 runs at 33.5 (strike rate 106.2), against 332 at 13.3 (88.5) for Shaheen Shah Afridi, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 1, Shaheen Shah Afridi 0. Fifties: 5 and 0. Shaheen Shah Afridi also bowls: 146 wickets, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Rishabh Pant has played 51 Tests and Shaheen Shah Afridi 34. Rishabh Pant has 3,644 runs at 43.4 (strike rate 74.3), against 269 at 7.3 (42.8) for Shaheen Shah Afridi, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 8, Shaheen Shah Afridi 0. Fifties: 20 and 0. Shaheen Shah Afridi also bowls: 126 wickets at an economy of 3.18, 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
🏏 Shaheen Shah Afridi
✓ More wickets
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Shaheen Shah Afridi
74 avg pts · 127 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Rishabh Pant
Captaining Shaheen Shah Afridi gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Rishabh Pant vs Shaheen Shah Afridi — 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: Shaheen Shah Afridi has scored 345 T20I runs in 103 matches at an average of 14.38. He has also taken 136 T20I wickets at an average of 21.35.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Shaheen Shah Afridi is the stronger pick with an average of 74 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 Shaheen Shah Afridi?

Based on recent data, Shaheen Shah Afridi has the edge with a higher average of 74 fantasy points per game. Rishabh Pant leads in runs scored (561 runs). Overall Shaheen Shah Afridi is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Rishabh Pant vs Shaheen Shah Afridi — who is a better fantasy captain?

Shaheen Shah Afridi is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 74 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 Shaheen Shah Afridi?

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 Shaheen Shah Afridi?

Rishabh Pant costs 9.5 Cr and Shaheen Shah Afridi costs 10 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 Shaheen Shah Afridi won?

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

Should I pick Rishabh Pant or Shaheen Shah Afridi in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Shaheen Shah Afridi 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 Pakistan. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Rishabh Pant or Shaheen Shah Afridi?

Rishabh Pant has more T20I runs: Rishabh Pant has 1,209 in 76 matches (average 23.3) and Shaheen Shah Afridi has 345 in 103 (average 14.4).

Who has more ODI runs, Rishabh Pant or Shaheen Shah Afridi?

Rishabh Pant has more ODI runs: Rishabh Pant has 871 in 31 matches (average 33.5) and Shaheen Shah Afridi has 332 in 77 (average 13.3).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Rishabh Pant scores faster in ODIs: Rishabh Pant strikes at 106.2 and Shaheen Shah Afridi at 88.5.

Who has more Test runs, Rishabh Pant or Shaheen Shah Afridi?

Rishabh Pant has more Test runs: Rishabh Pant has 3,644 in 51 matches (average 43.4) and Shaheen Shah Afridi has 269 in 34 (average 7.3).
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