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Rishabh Pant vs Shardul Thakur — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Rishabh Pant has the edge on the headline numbers: Rishabh Pant averages 62 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Shardul Thakur's 45. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Rishabh Pant (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 62 fantasy pts per match. Shardul Thakur (Mumbai Indians) averages 45 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Rishabh Pant vs Shardul Thakur — 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 | Shardul Thakur |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 17 | 9 |
| Avg fantasy points | 62 | 45 |
| Best fantasy score | 197 | 129 |
| Runs | 561 | 20 |
| Strike rate | 98.9 | 87.0 |
| Fours | 54 | 2 |
| Sixes | 19 | 0 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 0 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Highest score | 105 | 10 |
| Wickets | 0 | 12 |
| Economy rate | 0.00 | 10.50 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 4 |
| Catches | 15 | 0 |
| Total dismissals | 20 | 1 |
| Statistic | Rishabh Pant | Shardul Thakur |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 76 | 28 |
| Runs | 1209 | 158 |
| Batting average | 23.25 | 31.60 |
| Strike rate | — | 146.3 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 1 |
| Wickets | 0 | 36 |
| Bowling average | — | 23.42 |
| Economy rate | — | 9.03 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Rishabh Pant has played 76 T20Is and Shardul Thakur 28. Rishabh Pant has 1,209 runs at 23.3, against 158 at 31.6 (146.3) for Shardul Thakur, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Shardul Thakur also bowls: 36 wickets at an economy of 9.03, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Rishabh Pant has played 31 ODIs and Shardul Thakur 47. Rishabh Pant has 871 runs at 33.5 (strike rate 106.2), against 329 at 17.3 (105.1) for Shardul Thakur, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 1, Shardul Thakur 0. Fifties: 5 and 1. Shardul Thakur also bowls: 65 wickets at an economy of 6.25, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Rishabh Pant has played 51 Tests and Shardul Thakur 13. Rishabh Pant has 3,644 runs at 43.4 (strike rate 74.3), against 377 at 18.9 (59.8) for Shardul Thakur, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 8, Shardul Thakur 0. Fifties: 20 and 4. Shardul Thakur also bowls: 33 wickets at an economy of 3.81, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a Test wicket.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
Rishabh Pant vs Shardul Thakur is one of the most searched cricket comparisons, combining international career stats with IPL fantasy data. Both players bring different strengths to your XI, and the right choice can be the difference between topping the leaderboard or missing out.
Rishabh Pant is a wicket-keeper batter for Lucknow Super Giants, priced at 9.5 Cr this season. Over 17 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1058 fantasy points, averaging 62 pts per game with a best of 197 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 561 IPL runs at a strike rate of 98.9.
International career: Rishabh Pant has scored 1,209 T20I runs in 76 matches at an average of 23.25, with 3 half-centuries internationally. In TESTs, he has 3,644 runs across 51 matches (avg 43.4).
Shardul Thakur is a all-rounder for Mumbai Indians, priced at 8 Cr. Across 9 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 403 fantasy points, averaging 45 pts per game with a best of 129 pts. He has scored 20 IPL runs at a strike rate of 87, picking up 12 IPL wickets at an economy of 10.50. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.
International career: Shardul Thakur has scored 329 ODI runs in 47 matches at an average of 17.32, with 1 half-century internationally. He has also taken 65 ODI wickets at an average of 30.51 with an economy of 6.25. He has taken 36 T20I wickets internationally.
Batting edge: Rishabh Pant leads with the bat this season, making them the better pick if the pitch is expected to be batting-friendly or if the match is being played on a flat track.
Bowling edge: Shardul Thakur has been the more impactful bowler in IPL 2026, and becomes especially valuable in conditions that offer pace or spin movement.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Rishabh Pant is the stronger pick right now with an average of 62 pts per game and a best score of 197 pts. The value-for-money metric (points per credit) further reinforces this — always check this number before finalising your captain or vice-captain choice.
Captaincy Recommendation: Based on IPL 2026 season form, Rishabh Pant is the safer captaincy option. However, if the opposition's bowling or batting lineup suits the other player, consider rotating your captain pick. Always check the playing XI, pitch report, and toss result before locking in your captain.
Stats are updated after every IPL 2026 match. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool or check the Fantasy Leaderboard to see how top managers are building their teams.
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