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Rishabh Pant vs Tamim Iqbal: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
Tamim Iqbal has the edge on the headline numbers: Tamim Iqbal leads on T20I batting (1,758 runs, avg 24.1). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Rishabh Pant (Lucknow Super Giants) has 1,209 T20I runs at avg 23.3 in 76 matches. Tamim Iqbal () has 1,758 T20I runs at avg 24.1 in 78 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.
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Rishabh Pant vs Tamim Iqbal · 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 | Tamim Iqbal |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 17 | 0 |
| Avg fantasy points | 62 | 0 |
| Best fantasy score | 197 | 0 |
| Runs | 561 | 0 |
| Strike rate | 98.9 | 0.0 |
| Fours | 54 | 0 |
| Sixes | 19 | 0 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 0 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Highest score | 105 | 0 |
| Catches | 15 | 0 |
| Total dismissals | 20 | 0 |
| Statistic | Rishabh Pant | Tamim Iqbal |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 76 | 78 |
| Runs | 1209 | 1758 |
| Batting average | 23.25 | 24.08 |
| Strike rate | — | 117.2 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 7 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Rishabh Pant has played 76 T20Is and Tamim Iqbal 78. Rishabh Pant has 1,209 runs at 23.3, against 1,758 at 24.1 (117.2) for Tamim Iqbal, so Tamim Iqbal has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 0, Tamim Iqbal 1. Fifties: 3 and 7.
ODI. Rishabh Pant has played 31 ODIs and Tamim Iqbal 243. Rishabh Pant has 871 runs at 33.5 (strike rate 106.2), against 8,357 at 36.6 (78.5) for Tamim Iqbal, so Tamim Iqbal has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 1, Tamim Iqbal 14. Fifties: 5 and 56.
Test. Rishabh Pant has played 51 Tests and Tamim Iqbal 70. Rishabh Pant has 3,644 runs at 43.4 (strike rate 74.3), against 5,134 at 38.9 (58.0) for Tamim Iqbal, so Tamim Iqbal has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 8, Tamim Iqbal 10. Fifties: 20 and 31.
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 Tamim Iqbal
2 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?
Rishabh Pant vs Tamim Iqbal · 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: Tamim Iqbal has scored 1,758 T20I runs in 78 matches at an average of 24.08, with 1 century.
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.
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