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Rishabh Pant vs Thanuka Dabare — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Q: Who has better IPL 2026 stats — Rishabh Pant or Thanuka Dabare?

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.

Q: Who has a better strike rate — Rishabh Pant or Thanuka Dabare?

Thanuka Dabare has the superior batting strike rate in IPL 2026 (120.0), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

Q: How many MOTM awards have Rishabh Pant and Thanuka Dabare won?

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

Who is better — Rishabh Pant or Thanuka Dabare?

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. Thanuka Dabare (Colombo Kaps) — 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

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Rishabh Pant

🦅 LSG · 9.5 cr

PLAYER 2

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Thanuka Dabare

🦁 CK · 7.5 cr

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Rishabh Pant

🦅 Lucknow Super Giants

🧤 WK

9.5 cr

Credits

Avg Pts

197

Best FP

111.4

Pts/Cr

561

Total Runs

Total Wkts

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Thanuka Dabare

🦁 Colombo Kaps

BAT

7.5 cr

Credits

Avg Pts

Best FP

3.2

Pts/Cr

Total Runs

Total Wkts

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⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.

🔥 Clear Pick

🏏 Rishabh Pant

50 higher avg pts · 197 best fantasy score

🏏 Rishabh Pant

🏏 Thanuka Dabare

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 Thanuka Dabare — 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
Statistic	Rishabh Pant	Thanuka Dabare
Matches	17	2
Avg fantasy points	62	12
Best fantasy score	197	19
Runs	561	12
Strike rate	98.9	120.0
Fours	54	2
Sixes	19	0
Half-centuries (50+)	3	0
Centuries (100+)	1	0
Highest score	105	11
Catches	15	0
Total dismissals	20	0

Stats updated 15 Oct 2026

⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick

🏏 Rishabh Pant

✓ Superior run-scorer

✓ More big-hitting sixes

✓ Higher avg fantasy pts

🏏 Thanuka Dabare

✓ Higher strike rate

👑 Captaincy Recommendation

C: 🏏 Rishabh Pant

62 avg pts · 197 best · 0 MOTM

VC: 🏏 Thanuka Dabare

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📝 T20I Career Comparison

Rishabh Pant vs Thanuka Dabare — 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.

Thanuka Dabare does not have T20I career data recorded yet.

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 fantasy stats — Rishabh Pant or Thanuka Dabare?

Based on recent 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 this season.

Rishabh Pant vs Thanuka Dabare — 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 Thanuka Dabare?

Thanuka Dabare has the superior batting strike rate this season (120.0), 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 Thanuka Dabare?

Rishabh Pant costs 9.5 Cr and Thanuka Dabare costs 7.5 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 Thanuka Dabare won?

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

Should I pick Rishabh Pant or Thanuka Dabare in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Rishabh Pant 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 Colombo Kaps. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

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