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Rishabh Pant vs Shawaal Zulfiqar — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Rishabh Pant or Shawaal Zulfiqar?

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. Shawaal Zulfiqar () has 266 T20I runs at avg 20.5 in 13 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
🏏
Shawaal Zulfiqar
· 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
🏏
Shawaal Zulfiqar
BAT
8 cr
Credits
38
Avg Pts
65
Best FP
0.0
Pts/Cr
86
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
24 higher avg pts · 197 best fantasy score
🏏 Rishabh Pant
VS
🏏 Shawaal Zulfiqar
T20I Career Overview
76Matches13
🏏 Batting
1209Runs266
23.25Batting Avg20.46
—Strike Rate105.98
0Centuries0
3Half-Centuries1
41Sixes 🔴2
65*
Best Score
63
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Rishabh Pant vs Shawaal Zulfiqar — 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 PantShawaal Zulfiqar
Matches174
Avg fantasy points6238
Best fantasy score19765
Runs56186
Strike rate98.9122.9
Fours5411
Sixes192
Half-centuries (50+)30
Centuries (100+)10
Highest score10547
Catches152
Total dismissals202
International career — T20I
StatisticRishabh PantShawaal Zulfiqar
Matches7613
Runs1209266
Batting average23.2520.46
Strike rate—106.0
Half-centuries (50+)31
Economy rate—7.50

📋 Format by format

T20I. Rishabh Pant has played 76 T20Is and Shawaal Zulfiqar 13. Rishabh Pant has 1,209 runs at 23.3, against 266 at 20.5 (106.0) for Shawaal Zulfiqar, so Rishabh Pant has scored more.

ODI. Rishabh Pant has played 31 ODIs and Shawaal Zulfiqar 4. Rishabh Pant has 871 runs at 33.5 (strike rate 106.2), against 15 at 3.8 (31.3) for Shawaal Zulfiqar, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 1, Shawaal Zulfiqar 0. Fifties: 5 and 0.

International numbers up to 1 September 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Rishabh Pant
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
🏏 Shawaal Zulfiqar
✓ Higher strike rate
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Rishabh Pant
62 avg pts · 197 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Shawaal Zulfiqar
Captaining Rishabh Pant gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Rishabh Pant vs Shawaal Zulfiqar — 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: Shawaal Zulfiqar has scored 266 T20I runs in 13 matches at an average of 20.46, with 1 half-century.

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 Shawaal Zulfiqar?

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 Shawaal Zulfiqar — 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 Shawaal Zulfiqar?

Shawaal Zulfiqar has the superior batting strike rate this season (122.9), 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 Shawaal Zulfiqar?

Rishabh Pant costs 9.5 Cr and Shawaal Zulfiqar 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 Shawaal Zulfiqar won?

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

Should I pick Rishabh Pant or Shawaal Zulfiqar 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 . Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Rishabh Pant or Shawaal Zulfiqar?

Rishabh Pant has more T20I runs: Rishabh Pant has 1,209 in 76 matches (average 23.3) and Shawaal Zulfiqar has 266 in 13 (average 20.5).

Who has more ODI runs, Rishabh Pant or Shawaal Zulfiqar?

Rishabh Pant has more ODI runs: Rishabh Pant has 871 in 31 matches (average 33.5) and Shawaal Zulfiqar has 15 in 4 (average 3.8).
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