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Rishabh Pant vs Sourav Ganguly — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Rishabh Pant or Sourav Ganguly?

Rishabh Pant has the edge on the headline numbers: Rishabh Pant averages 62 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Sourav Ganguly's 0. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Rishabh Pant (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 62 fantasy pts per match. Sourav Ganguly (Kolkata Knight Riders) averages 0 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Rishabh Pant
🦅 LSG · 9.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Sourav Ganguly
💜 KKR · 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
🏏
Sourav Ganguly
💜 Kolkata Knight Riders
BAT
8 cr
Credits
0
Avg Pts
0
Best FP
0.0
Pts/Cr
0
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
📊Showing IPL 2026 season stats
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Rishabh Pant
62 higher avg pts · 197 best fantasy score
🏏 Rishabh Pant
VS
🏏 Sourav Ganguly
T20I Career Overview
76Matches—
🏏 Batting
1209Runs—
23.25Batting Avg—
0Centuries—
3Half-Centuries—
41Sixes 🔴—
65*
Best Score
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Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Rishabh Pant vs Sourav Ganguly — 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 PantSourav Ganguly
Matches170
Avg fantasy points620
Best fantasy score1970
Runs5610
Strike rate98.90.0
Fours540
Sixes190
Half-centuries (50+)30
Centuries (100+)10
Highest score1050
Catches150
Total dismissals200
International career — ODI
StatisticRishabh PantSourav Ganguly
Matches31311
Runs87111363
Batting average33.5041.02
Strike rate106.273.7
Centuries (100+)122
Half-centuries (50+)572
Wickets0100
Bowling average—38.49
Economy rate—5.06
Five-wicket hauls02

📋 Format by format

ODI. Rishabh Pant has played 31 ODIs and Sourav Ganguly 311. Rishabh Pant has 871 runs at 33.5 (strike rate 106.2), against 11,363 at 41.0 (73.7) for Sourav Ganguly, so Sourav Ganguly has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 1, Sourav Ganguly 22. Fifties: 5 and 72. Sourav Ganguly also bowls: 100 wickets at an economy of 5.06, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Rishabh Pant has played 51 Tests and Sourav Ganguly 113. Rishabh Pant has 3,644 runs at 43.4 (strike rate 74.3), against 7,212 at 42.2 (51.3) for Sourav Ganguly, so Sourav Ganguly has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 8, Sourav Ganguly 16. Fifties: 20 and 35. Sourav Ganguly also bowls: 32 wickets at an economy of 3.24, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a Test wicket.

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
🏏 Sourav Ganguly
Evenly matched
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Rishabh Pant
62 avg pts · 197 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Sourav Ganguly
Captaining Rishabh Pant gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Rishabh Pant vs Sourav Ganguly — 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.

Sourav Ganguly does not have T20I career data recorded yet.

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 IPL 2026 stats — Rishabh Pant or Sourav Ganguly?

Based on IPL 2026 season 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 IPL 2026.

Rishabh Pant vs Sourav Ganguly — 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 Sourav Ganguly?

Rishabh Pant has the superior batting strike rate in IPL 2026 (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 Sourav Ganguly?

Rishabh Pant costs 9.5 Cr and Sourav Ganguly costs 8 Cr in IPL 2026 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 Sourav Ganguly won?

In IPL 2026, Rishabh Pant has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Sourav Ganguly has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Rishabh Pant or Sourav Ganguly in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Rishabh Pant is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick IPL 2026. However, consider the match conditions — if Lucknow Super Giants are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for Kolkata Knight Riders. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more ODI runs, Rishabh Pant or Sourav Ganguly?

Sourav Ganguly has more ODI runs: Rishabh Pant has 871 in 31 matches (average 33.5) and Sourav Ganguly has 11,363 in 311 (average 41.0).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Rishabh Pant scores faster in ODIs: Rishabh Pant strikes at 106.2 and Sourav Ganguly at 73.7.

Who has more Test runs, Rishabh Pant or Sourav Ganguly?

Sourav Ganguly has more Test runs: Rishabh Pant has 3,644 in 51 matches (average 43.4) and Sourav Ganguly has 7,212 in 113 (average 42.2).
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