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Rishabh Pant vs Shahnawaz Dahani — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Rishabh Pant or Shahnawaz Dahani?

Shahnawaz Dahani has the edge on the headline numbers: Shahnawaz Dahani leads on T20I bowling (8 wickets). 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. Shahnawaz Dahani (Colombo Kaps) has 16 T20I runs in 11 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
🏏
Shahnawaz Dahani
🦁 CK · 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
🏏
Shahnawaz Dahani
🦁 Colombo Kaps
BOWL🌏 OS
8 cr
Credits
44
Avg Pts
84
Best FP
38.8
Pts/Cr
2
Total Runs
9
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
18 higher avg pts · 197 best fantasy score
🏏 Rishabh Pant
VS
🏏 Shahnawaz Dahani
T20I Career Overview
76Matches11
🏏 Batting
1209Runs16
23.25Batting Avg—
0Centuries0
3Half-Centuries0
41Sixes 🔴0
65*
Best Score
16
🎳 Bowling
0Wickets8
—Bowling Avg0.00
05-Wkt Hauls0
—
Best Figures
2/37
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Rishabh Pant vs Shahnawaz Dahani — 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 PantShahnawaz Dahani
Matches177
Avg fantasy points6244
Best fantasy score19784
Runs5612
Strike rate98.966.7
Fours540
Sixes190
Half-centuries (50+)30
Centuries (100+)10
Highest score1052
Wickets09
Economy rate0.009.23
Best spell (wkts)02
Catches150
Total dismissals201
International career — T20I
StatisticRishabh PantShahnawaz Dahani
Matches7611
Runs120916
Batting average23.25—
Half-centuries (50+)30
Wickets08

📋 Format by format

T20I. Rishabh Pant has played 76 T20Is and Shahnawaz Dahani 11. Rishabh Pant has 1,209 runs at 23.3, against 16 for Shahnawaz Dahani, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Shahnawaz Dahani also bowls: 8 wickets, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. Rishabh Pant has played 31 ODIs and Shahnawaz Dahani 2. Rishabh Pant has 871 runs at 33.5 (strike rate 106.2), against 4 for Shahnawaz Dahani, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 1, Shahnawaz Dahani 0. Fifties: 5 and 0.

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

Rishabh Pant vs Shahnawaz Dahani — 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: He has also taken 8 T20I wickets.

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 Shahnawaz Dahani?

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 Shahnawaz Dahani — 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 Shahnawaz Dahani?

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 Shahnawaz Dahani?

Rishabh Pant costs 9.5 Cr and Shahnawaz Dahani 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 Shahnawaz Dahani won?

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

Should I pick Rishabh Pant or Shahnawaz Dahani 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 Colombo Kaps. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Rishabh Pant or Shahnawaz Dahani?

Rishabh Pant has more T20I runs: Rishabh Pant has 1,209 in 76 matches (average 23.3) and Shahnawaz Dahani has 16 in 11.

Who has more ODI runs, Rishabh Pant or Shahnawaz Dahani?

Rishabh Pant has more ODI runs: Rishabh Pant has 871 in 31 matches (average 33.5) and Shahnawaz Dahani has 4 in 2.
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