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Rishabh Pant vs Suryakumar Yadav: 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 Suryakumar Yadav's 40. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Rishabh Pant (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 62 fantasy pts per match. Suryakumar Yadav (Mumbai Indians) averages 40 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Rishabh Pant vs Suryakumar Yadav · 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 | Suryakumar Yadav |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 17 | 13 |
| Avg fantasy points | 62 | 40 |
| Best fantasy score | 197 | 101 |
| Runs | 561 | 269 |
| Strike rate | 98.9 | 147.0 |
| Fours | 54 | 28 |
| Sixes | 19 | 10 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 2 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Highest score | 105 | 60 |
| Catches | 15 | 3 |
| Total dismissals | 20 | 3 |
| Statistic | Rishabh Pant | Suryakumar Yadav |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 76 | 113 |
| Runs | 1209 | 3272 |
| Batting average | 23.25 | 36.36 |
| Strike rate | — | 165.3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 4 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 25 |
| Wickets | 0 | 2 |
| Bowling average | — | 2.50 |
| Economy rate | — | 5.00 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Rishabh Pant has played 76 T20Is and Suryakumar Yadav 113. Rishabh Pant has 1,209 runs at 23.3, against 3,272 at 36.4 (165.3) for Suryakumar Yadav, so Suryakumar Yadav has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 0, Suryakumar Yadav 4. Fifties: 3 and 25.
ODI. Rishabh Pant has played 31 ODIs and Suryakumar Yadav 1. Rishabh Pant has 871 runs at 33.5 (strike rate 106.2), against 0 for Suryakumar Yadav, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 1, Suryakumar Yadav 0. Fifties: 5 and 0.
Test. Rishabh Pant has played 51 Tests and Suryakumar Yadav 1. Rishabh Pant has 3,644 runs at 43.4 (strike rate 74.3), against 8 at 8.0 (40.0) for Suryakumar Yadav, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 8, Suryakumar Yadav 0. Fifties: 20 and 0.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
What is happening now
The captain who led India to the 2026 T20 World Cup
Jan 2026: Chased 154 in 10 overs with Abhishek Sharma at Guwahati, giving India an unassailable 3-0 lead in the T20I series against New Zealand.
Full Yadav profile →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.
Did you know: Suryakumar Yadav
- Born 14 September 1990. Started in club cricket in Mumbai.
- Won the ICC men's T20I Cricketer of the Year award in 2022 and 2023.
- Scored 605 runs in IPL 2023, his best season, including his first IPL century.
- Four T20I centuries, with a highest score of 117.
🧠Quick quiz: Rishabh Pant and Suryakumar Yadav
4 questions, answers explained. No sign-up needed.
- 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?
- 3. What nickname is Suryakumar Yadav known by?
- 4. In which years did Suryakumar win the ICC T20I Cricketer of the Year award?
Rishabh Pant vs Suryakumar Yadav 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).
Suryakumar Yadav is a specialist batter for Mumbai Indians, priced at 10 Cr. Across 13 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 521 fantasy points, averaging 40 pts per game with a best of 101 pts. He has scored 269 IPL runs at a strike rate of 147.
International career: Suryakumar Yadav has scored 3,272 T20I runs in 113 matches at an average of 36.36, with 4 centuries internationally. He has also taken 2 T20I wickets at an average of 2.50 with an economy of 5.00.
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.
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