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Rishabh Pant vs Sharmin Akhter: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better, Rishabh Pant or Sharmin Akhter?

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. Sharmin Akhter (Bangladesh Women) has 635 T20I runs at avg 20.5 in 34 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
🏏
Sharmin Akhter
🇧🇩 BANW · 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
🏏
Sharmin Akhter
🇧🇩 Bangladesh Women
BAT🌏 OS
8 cr
Credits
19
Avg Pts
48
Best FP
16.9
Pts/Cr
113
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
🏏 Rishabh Pant
43 higher avg pts · 197 best fantasy score
🏏 Rishabh Pant
VS
🏏 Sharmin Akhter
T20I Career Overview
76Matches34
🏏 Batting
1209Runs635
23.25Batting Avg20.48
—Strike Rate84.44
0Centuries0
3Half-Centuries2
41Sixes 🔴2
65*
Best Score
63
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Rishabh Pant vs Sharmin Akhter · 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 PantSharmin Akhter
Matches177
Avg fantasy points6219
Best fantasy score19748
Runs561113
Strike rate98.992.6
Fours548
Sixes190
Half-centuries (50+)30
Centuries (100+)10
Highest score10538
Catches150
Total dismissals201
International career · T20I
StatisticRishabh PantSharmin Akhter
Matches7634
Runs1209635
Batting average23.2520.48
Strike rate—84.4
Half-centuries (50+)32

📋 Format by format

T20I. Rishabh Pant has played 76 T20Is and Sharmin Akhter 34. Rishabh Pant has 1,209 runs at 23.3, against 635 at 20.5 (84.4) for Sharmin Akhter, so Rishabh Pant has scored more.

ODI. Rishabh Pant has played 31 ODIs and Sharmin Akhter 39. Rishabh Pant has 871 runs at 33.5 (strike rate 106.2), against 1,232 at 33.3 (61.7) for Sharmin Akhter, so Sharmin Akhter has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 1, Sharmin Akhter 0. Fifties: 5 and 9.

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
🏏 Sharmin Akhter
Evenly matched
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Rishabh Pant
62 avg pts · 197 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Sharmin Akhter
Captaining Rishabh Pant gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.

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.
Full Rishabh Pant profile →

🧠Quick quiz: Rishabh Pant and Sharmin Akhter

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  1. 1. At which ground did Pant's 89 not out win a Test in January 2021?
  2. 2. What did Pant do at Headingley in June 2025?
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Rishabh Pant vs Sharmin Akhter · 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: Sharmin Akhter has scored 635 T20I runs in 34 matches at an average of 20.48, with 2 half-centuries.

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 Sharmin Akhter?

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 Sharmin Akhter: 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 Sharmin Akhter?

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 Sharmin Akhter?

Rishabh Pant costs 9.5 Cr and Sharmin Akhter 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 Sharmin Akhter won?

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

Should I pick Rishabh Pant or Sharmin Akhter 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 Bangladesh Women. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Rishabh Pant or Sharmin Akhter?

Rishabh Pant has more T20I runs: Rishabh Pant has 1,209 in 76 matches (average 23.3) and Sharmin Akhter has 635 in 34 (average 20.5).

Who has more ODI runs, Rishabh Pant or Sharmin Akhter?

Sharmin Akhter has more ODI runs: Rishabh Pant has 871 in 31 matches (average 33.5) and Sharmin Akhter has 1,232 in 39 (average 33.3).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Rishabh Pant scores faster in ODIs: Rishabh Pant strikes at 106.2 and Sharmin Akhter at 61.7.
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