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Rishabh Pant vs Shimron Hetmyer — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Rishabh Pant has the edge on the headline numbers: Rishabh Pant averages 62 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Shimron Hetmyer's 35. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Rishabh Pant (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 62 fantasy pts per match. Shimron Hetmyer (Rajasthan Royals) averages 35 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Rishabh Pant vs Shimron Hetmyer — 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 | Shimron Hetmyer |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 17 | 15 |
| Avg fantasy points | 62 | 35 |
| Best fantasy score | 197 | 98 |
| Runs | 561 | 263 |
| Strike rate | 98.9 | 120.6 |
| Fours | 54 | 17 |
| Sixes | 19 | 14 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 1 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Highest score | 105 | 69 |
| Catches | 15 | 9 |
| Total dismissals | 20 | 10 |
| Statistic | Rishabh Pant | Shimron Hetmyer |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 76 | 85 |
| Runs | 1209 | 1678 |
| Batting average | 23.25 | 24.68 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 9 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Rishabh Pant has played 76 T20Is and Shimron Hetmyer 85. Rishabh Pant has 1,209 runs at 23.3, against 1,678 at 24.7 for Shimron Hetmyer, so Shimron Hetmyer has scored more.
ODI. Rishabh Pant has played 31 ODIs and Shimron Hetmyer 59. Rishabh Pant has 871 runs at 33.5 (strike rate 106.2), against 1,638 at 32.8 for Shimron Hetmyer, so Shimron Hetmyer has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 1, Shimron Hetmyer 5. Fifties: 5 and 5.
Test. Rishabh Pant has played 51 Tests and Shimron Hetmyer 16. Rishabh Pant has 3,644 runs at 43.4 (strike rate 74.3), against 838 at 28.9 (75.0) for Shimron Hetmyer, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 8, Shimron Hetmyer 0. Fifties: 20 and 5.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
Rishabh Pant vs Shimron Hetmyer 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).
Shimron Hetmyer is a specialist batter for Rajasthan Royals, priced at 9 Cr. Across 15 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 525 fantasy points, averaging 35 pts per game with a best of 98 pts. He has scored 263 IPL runs at a strike rate of 120.6. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.
International career: Shimron Hetmyer has scored 1,678 T20I runs in 85 matches at an average of 24.68, with 9 half-centuries internationally. In ODIs, he has 1,638 runs across 59 matches (avg 32.8).
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.
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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