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Rishabh Pant vs Thisara Perera — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Rishabh Pant or Thisara Perera?

Rishabh Pant has the edge on the headline numbers: Rishabh Pant leads on T20I batting (1,209 runs, avg 23.3). 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. Thisara Perera () has 1,204 T20I runs at avg 23.1 in 84 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Rishabh Pant
🦅 LSG · 9.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Thisara Perera
· 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
🏏
Thisara Perera
AR
8 cr
Credits
0
Avg Pts
0
Best FP
0.0
Pts/Cr
0
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
🏏 Rishabh Pant
62 higher avg pts · 197 best fantasy score
🏏 Rishabh Pant
VS
🏏 Thisara Perera
T20I Career Overview
76Matches84
🏏 Batting
1209Runs1204
23.25Batting Avg23.15
—Strike Rate151.64
0Centuries0
3Half-Centuries3
41Sixes 🔴64
65*
Best Score
61
🎳 Bowling
0Wickets51
—Bowling Avg33.67
—Economy Rate9.35
05-Wkt Hauls0
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Best Figures
3/24
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Rishabh Pant vs Thisara Perera — 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 PantThisara Perera
Matches170
Avg fantasy points620
Best fantasy score1970
Runs5610
Strike rate98.90.0
Fours540
Sixes190
Half-centuries (50+)30
Centuries (100+)10
Highest score1050
Catches150
Total dismissals200
International career — T20I
StatisticRishabh PantThisara Perera
Matches7684
Runs12091204
Batting average23.2523.15
Strike rate—151.6
Half-centuries (50+)33
Wickets051
Bowling average—33.67
Economy rate—9.35

📋 Format by format

T20I. Rishabh Pant has played 76 T20Is and Thisara Perera 84. Rishabh Pant has 1,209 runs at 23.3, against 1,204 at 23.1 (151.6) for Thisara Perera, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Thisara Perera also bowls: 51 wickets at an economy of 9.35, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. Rishabh Pant has played 31 ODIs and Thisara Perera 166. Rishabh Pant has 871 runs at 33.5 (strike rate 106.2), against 2,338 at 20.0 (112.1) for Thisara Perera, so Thisara Perera has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 1, Thisara Perera 1. Fifties: 5 and 10. Thisara Perera also bowls: 175 wickets at an economy of 5.84, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Rishabh Pant has played 51 Tests and Thisara Perera 6. Rishabh Pant has 3,644 runs at 43.4 (strike rate 74.3), against 203 at 20.3 (73.0) for Thisara Perera, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 8, Thisara Perera 0. Fifties: 20 and 1. Thisara Perera also bowls: 11 wickets at an economy of 4.11, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 23 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Rishabh Pant
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
🏏 Thisara Perera
Evenly matched
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Rishabh Pant
62 avg pts · 197 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Thisara Perera
Captaining Rishabh Pant gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Rishabh Pant vs Thisara Perera — 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: Thisara Perera has scored 1,204 T20I runs in 84 matches at an average of 23.15, with 3 half-centuries. He has also taken 51 T20I wickets at an average of 33.67 with an economy of 9.35.

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 Thisara Perera?

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 Thisara Perera — 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 Thisara Perera?

Rishabh Pant has the superior batting strike rate this season (98.9), 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 Thisara Perera?

Rishabh Pant costs 9.5 Cr and Thisara Perera 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 Thisara Perera won?

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

Should I pick Rishabh Pant or Thisara Perera 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 . Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Rishabh Pant or Thisara Perera?

Rishabh Pant has more T20I runs: Rishabh Pant has 1,209 in 76 matches (average 23.3) and Thisara Perera has 1,204 in 84 (average 23.1).

Who has more ODI runs, Rishabh Pant or Thisara Perera?

Thisara Perera has more ODI runs: Rishabh Pant has 871 in 31 matches (average 33.5) and Thisara Perera has 2,338 in 166 (average 20.0).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Thisara Perera scores faster in ODIs: Rishabh Pant strikes at 106.2 and Thisara Perera at 112.1.

Who has more Test runs, Rishabh Pant or Thisara Perera?

Rishabh Pant has more Test runs: Rishabh Pant has 3,644 in 51 matches (average 43.4) and Thisara Perera has 203 in 6 (average 20.3).
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