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Rishabh Pant vs Shan Masood: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better — Rishabh Pant or Shan Masood?

Shan Masood has the edge on the headline numbers: Shan Masood leads on T20I batting (395 runs, avg 30.4). 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. Shan Masood (Pakistan) has 395 T20I runs at avg 30.4 in 19 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
🏏
Shan Masood
🇵🇰 PAK · 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
🏏
Shan Masood
🇵🇰 Pakistan
BAT
9 cr
Credits
102
Avg Pts
153
Best FP
45.1
Pts/Cr
273
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Shan Masood
40 higher avg pts · 153 best fantasy score
🏏 Rishabh Pant
VS
🏏 Shan Masood
T20I Career Overview
76Matches19
🏏 Batting
1209Runs395
23.25Batting Avg30.38
—Strike Rate121.91
0Centuries0
3Half-Centuries3
41Sixes 🔴7
65*
Best Score
65*
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Rishabh Pant vs Shan Masood — 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 PantShan Masood
Matches174
Avg fantasy points62102
Best fantasy score197153
Runs561273
Strike rate98.953.2
Fours5432
Sixes190
Half-centuries (50+)30
Centuries (100+)12
Highest score105112
Catches153
Total dismissals205
International career — T20I
StatisticRishabh PantShan Masood
Matches7619
Runs1209395
Batting average23.2530.38
Strike rate—121.9
Half-centuries (50+)33

📋 Format by format

T20I. Rishabh Pant has played 76 T20Is and Shan Masood 19. Rishabh Pant has 1,209 runs at 23.3, against 395 at 30.4 (121.9) for Shan Masood, so Rishabh Pant has scored more.

ODI. Rishabh Pant has played 31 ODIs and Shan Masood 9. Rishabh Pant has 871 runs at 33.5 (strike rate 106.2), against 163 at 18.1 (69.7) for Shan Masood, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 1, Shan Masood 0. Fifties: 5 and 1.

Test. Rishabh Pant has played 51 Tests and Shan Masood 50. Rishabh Pant has 3,644 runs at 43.4 (strike rate 74.3), against 2,926 at 30.8 for Shan Masood, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 8, Shan Masood 7. Fifties: 20 and 15.

International numbers up to 27 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Rishabh Pant
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
🏏 Shan Masood
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Shan Masood
102 avg pts · 153 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Rishabh Pant
Captaining Shan Masood gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Rishabh Pant vs Shan Masood — 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: Shan Masood has scored 395 T20I runs in 19 matches at an average of 30.38, with 3 half-centuries.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Shan Masood is the stronger pick with an average of 102 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 Shan Masood?

Based on recent data, Shan Masood has the edge with a higher average of 102 fantasy points per game. Rishabh Pant leads in runs scored (561 runs). Overall Shan Masood is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Rishabh Pant vs Shan Masood — who is a better fantasy captain?

Shan Masood is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 102 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 Shan Masood?

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 Shan Masood?

Rishabh Pant costs 9.5 Cr and Shan Masood 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 Shan Masood won?

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

Should I pick Rishabh Pant or Shan Masood in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Shan Masood 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 Shan Masood?

Rishabh Pant has more T20I runs: Rishabh Pant has 1,209 in 76 matches (average 23.3) and Shan Masood has 395 in 19 (average 30.4).

Who has more ODI runs, Rishabh Pant or Shan Masood?

Rishabh Pant has more ODI runs: Rishabh Pant has 871 in 31 matches (average 33.5) and Shan Masood has 163 in 9 (average 18.1).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Rishabh Pant scores faster in ODIs: Rishabh Pant strikes at 106.2 and Shan Masood at 69.7.

Who has more Test runs, Rishabh Pant or Shan Masood?

Rishabh Pant has more Test runs: Rishabh Pant has 3,644 in 51 matches (average 43.4) and Shan Masood has 2,926 in 50 (average 30.8).
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