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Rishabh Pant vs Suresh Raina — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Rishabh Pant or Suresh Raina?

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

Rishabh Pant (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 62 fantasy pts per match. Suresh Raina (Chennai Super Kings) 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
🏏
Suresh Raina
🦁 CSK · 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
🏏
Suresh Raina
🦁 Chennai Super Kings
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
🏏 Suresh Raina
T20I Career Overview
76Matches78
🏏 Batting
1209Runs1605
23.25Batting Avg29.18
—Strike Rate134.87
0Centuries1
3Half-Centuries5
41Sixes 🔴58
65*
Best Score
101
🎳 Bowling
0Wickets13
—Bowling Avg34.00
—Economy Rate7.60
05-Wkt Hauls0
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Best Figures
2/6
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Rishabh Pant vs Suresh Raina — 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 PantSuresh Raina
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 — T20I
StatisticRishabh PantSuresh Raina
Matches7678
Runs12091605
Batting average23.2529.18
Strike rate—134.9
Centuries (100+)01
Half-centuries (50+)35
Wickets013
Bowling average—34.00
Economy rate—7.60

📋 Format by format

T20I. Rishabh Pant has played 76 T20Is and Suresh Raina 78. Rishabh Pant has 1,209 runs at 23.3, against 1,605 at 29.2 (134.9) for Suresh Raina, so Suresh Raina has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 0, Suresh Raina 1. Fifties: 3 and 5. Suresh Raina also bowls: 13 wickets at an economy of 7.60, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. Rishabh Pant has played 31 ODIs and Suresh Raina 226. Rishabh Pant has 871 runs at 33.5 (strike rate 106.2), against 5,615 at 35.3 (93.5) for Suresh Raina, so Suresh Raina has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 1, Suresh Raina 5. Fifties: 5 and 36. Suresh Raina also bowls: 36 wickets at an economy of 5.11, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Rishabh Pant has played 51 Tests and Suresh Raina 18. Rishabh Pant has 3,644 runs at 43.4 (strike rate 74.3), against 768 at 26.5 (53.1) for Suresh Raina, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 8, Suresh Raina 1. Fifties: 20 and 7. Suresh Raina also bowls: 13 wickets at an economy of 3.48, 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
🏏 Suresh Raina
Evenly matched
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Rishabh Pant
62 avg pts · 197 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Suresh Raina
Captaining Rishabh Pant gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Rishabh Pant vs Suresh Raina — 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: Suresh Raina has scored 1,605 T20I runs in 78 matches at an average of 29.18, with 1 century. He has also taken 13 T20I wickets at an average of 34.00 with an economy of 7.60.

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 Suresh Raina?

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 Suresh Raina — 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 Suresh Raina?

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 Suresh Raina?

Rishabh Pant costs 9.5 Cr and Suresh Raina 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 Suresh Raina won?

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

Should I pick Rishabh Pant or Suresh Raina 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 Chennai Super Kings. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Rishabh Pant or Suresh Raina?

Suresh Raina has more T20I runs: Rishabh Pant has 1,209 in 76 matches (average 23.3) and Suresh Raina has 1,605 in 78 (average 29.2).

Who has more ODI runs, Rishabh Pant or Suresh Raina?

Suresh Raina has more ODI runs: Rishabh Pant has 871 in 31 matches (average 33.5) and Suresh Raina has 5,615 in 226 (average 35.3).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Rishabh Pant scores faster in ODIs: Rishabh Pant strikes at 106.2 and Suresh Raina at 93.5.

Who has more Test runs, Rishabh Pant or Suresh Raina?

Rishabh Pant has more Test runs: Rishabh Pant has 3,644 in 51 matches (average 43.4) and Suresh Raina has 768 in 18 (average 26.5).
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