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Rishabh Pant vs T Natarajan — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Rishabh Pant (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 51 fantasy pts per match. T Natarajan (Delhi Capitals) averages 17 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Rishabh Pant vs T Natarajan — 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 | T Natarajan |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 15 | 10 |
| Avg fantasy points | 51 | 17 |
| Best fantasy score | 155 | 94 |
| Runs | 393 | 1 |
| Strike rate | 113.3 | 50.0 |
| Fours | 36 | 0 |
| Sixes | 14 | 0 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 0 |
| Highest score | 81 | 1 |
| Wickets | 0 | 5 |
| Economy rate | 0.00 | 11.19 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 3 |
| Catches | 11 | 2 |
| Total dismissals | 14 | 2 |
| Statistic | Rishabh Pant | T Natarajan |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 72 | 4 |
| Runs | 1142 | 0 |
| Batting average | 22.39 | — |
| Strike rate | 125.5 | — |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 0 |
| Wickets | 0 | 7 |
| Bowling average | — | 17.43 |
| Economy rate | — | 7.63 |
Rishabh Pant vs T Natarajan 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 10 Cr this season. Over 15 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 764 fantasy points, averaging 51 pts per game with a best of 155 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 393 IPL runs at a strike rate of 113.3.
International career: Rishabh Pant has scored 1,142 T20I runs in 72 matches at an average of 22.39, with 3 half-centuries internationally. In TESTs, he has 3,476 runs across 49 matches (avg 42.9).
T Natarajan is a specialist bowler for Delhi Capitals, priced at 8 Cr. Across 10 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 171 fantasy points, averaging 17 pts per game with a best of 94 pts. He has scored 1 IPL runs at a strike rate of 50, picking up 5 IPL wickets at an economy of 11.19.
International career: He has also taken 7 T20I wickets at an average of 17.43 with an economy of 7.63.
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: T Natarajan 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 51 pts per game and a best score of 155 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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