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Rishabh Pant vs Tim David: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Rishabh Pant has the edge on the headline numbers: Rishabh Pant averages 62 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Tim David's 38. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Rishabh Pant (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 62 fantasy pts per match. Tim David (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 38 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Rishabh Pant vs Tim David · 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 | Tim David |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 17 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 62 | 38 |
| Best fantasy score | 197 | 118 |
| Runs | 561 | 369 |
| Strike rate | 98.9 | 142.5 |
| Fours | 54 | 22 |
| Sixes | 19 | 24 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 1 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Highest score | 105 | 68 |
| Wickets | 0 | 1 |
| Economy rate | 0.00 | 3.18 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 1 |
| Catches | 15 | 11 |
| Total dismissals | 20 | 11 |
| Statistic | Rishabh Pant | Tim David |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 76 | 74 |
| Runs | 1209 | 1679 |
| Batting average | 23.25 | 34.98 |
| Strike rate | — | 169.1 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 9 |
| Wickets | 0 | 5 |
| Bowling average | — | 51.00 |
| Economy rate | — | 9.33 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Rishabh Pant has played 76 T20Is and Tim David 74. Rishabh Pant has 1,209 runs at 23.3, against 1,679 at 35.0 (169.1) for Tim David, so Tim David has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 0, Tim David 1. Fifties: 3 and 9. Tim David also bowls: 5 wickets at an economy of 9.33, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Rishabh Pant has played 31 ODIs and Tim David 4. Rishabh Pant has 871 runs at 33.5 (strike rate 106.2), against 45 at 11.3 (84.9) for Tim David, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 1, Tim David 0. Fifties: 5 and 0.
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 Tim David
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- 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 Tim David 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 9.5 Cr this season. Over 17 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1058 fantasy points, averaging 62 pts per game with a best of 197 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 561 IPL runs at a strike rate of 98.9.
International career: Rishabh Pant has scored 1,209 T20I runs in 76 matches at an average of 23.25, with 3 half-centuries internationally. In TESTs, he has 3,644 runs across 51 matches (avg 43.4).
Tim David is a specialist batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 9 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 762 fantasy points, averaging 38 pts per game with a best of 118 pts. He has scored 369 IPL runs at a strike rate of 142.5, picking up 1 IPL wickets at an economy of 3.18.
International career: Tim David has scored 1,679 T20I runs in 74 matches at an average of 34.98, with 1 century internationally. He has also taken 5 T20I wickets at an average of 51.00 with an economy of 9.33.
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: Tim David 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 62 pts per game and a best score of 197 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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