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Rishabh Pant vs Tayyab Arif: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better, Rishabh Pant or Tayyab Arif?

Compare batting averages, strike rates, wickets and IPL fantasy points below.

Rishabh Pant (Lucknow Super Giants) has 1,209 T20I runs at avg 23.3 in 76 matches. Tayyab Arif (Pakistan): international career stats below. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Rishabh Pant
🦅 LSG · 9.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Tayyab Arif
🇵🇰 PAK · 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
🏏
Tayyab Arif
🇵🇰 Pakistan
BAT
8 cr
Credits
82
Avg Pts
82
Best FP
10.3
Pts/Cr
57
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series: comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Tayyab Arif
20 higher avg pts · 82 best fantasy score
🏏 Rishabh Pant
VS
🏏 Tayyab Arif
T20I Career Overview
76Matches—
🏏 Batting
1209Runs—
23.25Batting Avg—
0Centuries—
3Half-Centuries—
41Sixes 🔴—
65*
Best Score
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Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Rishabh Pant vs Tayyab Arif · 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 PantTayyab Arif
Matches171
Avg fantasy points6282
Best fantasy score19782
Runs56157
Strike rate98.9111.8
Fours549
Sixes191
Half-centuries (50+)31
Centuries (100+)10
Highest score10557
Catches150
Total dismissals200
Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Rishabh Pant
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ More big-hitting sixes
🏏 Tayyab Arif
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Tayyab Arif
82 avg pts · 82 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Rishabh Pant
Captaining Tayyab Arif gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.

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.
Full Rishabh Pant profile →

🧠Quick quiz: Rishabh Pant and Tayyab Arif

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  1. 1. At which ground did Pant's 89 not out win a Test in January 2021?
  2. 2. What did Pant do at Headingley in June 2025?
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Rishabh Pant vs Tayyab Arif · 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.

Tayyab Arif does not have T20I career data recorded yet.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Tayyab Arif is the stronger pick with an average of 82 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 fantasy stats, Rishabh Pant or Tayyab Arif?

Based on recent data, Tayyab Arif has the edge with a higher average of 82 fantasy points per game. Rishabh Pant leads in runs scored (561 runs). Overall Tayyab Arif is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Rishabh Pant vs Tayyab Arif: who is a better fantasy captain?

Tayyab Arif is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 82 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 Tayyab Arif?

Tayyab Arif has the superior batting strike rate this season (111.8), 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 Tayyab Arif?

Rishabh Pant costs 9.5 Cr and Tayyab Arif costs 8 Cr in current 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 Tayyab Arif won?

Rishabh Pant has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Tayyab Arif has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Rishabh Pant or Tayyab Arif in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Tayyab Arif is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions: if Lucknow Super Giants are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for Pakistan. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.
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