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Rishabh Pant vs Sunil Narine: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Rishabh Pant has the edge on the headline numbers: Rishabh Pant averages 62 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Sunil Narine's 44. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Rishabh Pant (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 62 fantasy pts per match. Sunil Narine (Kolkata Knight Riders) averages 44 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Rishabh Pant vs Sunil Narine · 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 | Sunil Narine |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 17 | 13 |
| Avg fantasy points | 62 | 44 |
| Best fantasy score | 197 | 71 |
| Runs | 561 | 40 |
| Strike rate | 98.9 | 125.0 |
| Fours | 54 | 2 |
| Sixes | 19 | 4 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 0 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Highest score | 105 | 24 |
| Wickets | 0 | 15 |
| Economy rate | 0.00 | 6.65 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 2 |
| Catches | 15 | 3 |
| Total dismissals | 20 | 3 |
| Statistic | Rishabh Pant | Sunil Narine |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 76 | 48 |
| Runs | 1209 | 155 |
| Batting average | 23.25 | 11.07 |
| Strike rate | — | 112.3 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 0 |
| Wickets | 0 | 48 |
| Bowling average | — | 21.73 |
| Economy rate | — | 6.04 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Rishabh Pant has played 76 T20Is and Sunil Narine 48. Rishabh Pant has 1,209 runs at 23.3, against 155 at 11.1 (112.3) for Sunil Narine, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Sunil Narine also bowls: 48 wickets at an economy of 6.04, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Rishabh Pant has played 31 ODIs and Sunil Narine 65. Rishabh Pant has 871 runs at 33.5 (strike rate 106.2), against 363 at 11.0 (82.3) for Sunil Narine, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 1, Sunil Narine 0. Fifties: 5 and 0. Sunil Narine also bowls: 92 wickets at an economy of 4.10, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Rishabh Pant has played 51 Tests and Sunil Narine 6. Rishabh Pant has 3,644 runs at 43.4 (strike rate 74.3), against 40 at 8.0 (43.5) for Sunil Narine, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 8, Sunil Narine 0. Fifties: 20 and 0. Sunil Narine also bowls: 21 wickets at an economy of 3.09, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a Test wicket.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
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.
🧠Quick quiz: Rishabh Pant and Sunil Narine
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- 1. At which ground did Pant's 89 not out win a Test in January 2021?
- 2. What did Pant do at Headingley in June 2025?
Rishabh Pant vs Sunil Narine 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).
Sunil Narine is a all-rounder for Kolkata Knight Riders, priced at 8.5 Cr. Across 13 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 569 fantasy points, averaging 44 pts per game with a best of 71 pts. He has scored 40 IPL runs at a strike rate of 125, picking up 15 IPL wickets at an economy of 6.65.
International career: Sunil Narine has scored 363 ODI runs in 65 matches at an average of 11.00 internationally. He has also taken 92 ODI wickets at an average of 25.87 with an economy of 4.10. He has taken 48 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: Sunil Narine 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.
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