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Rishabh Pant vs Travis Head: 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 Travis Head's 60. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Rishabh Pant (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 62 fantasy pts per match. Travis Head (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 60 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Rishabh Pant vs Travis Head · 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 | Travis Head |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 17 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 62 | 60 |
| Best fantasy score | 197 | 192 |
| Runs | 561 | 747 |
| Strike rate | 98.9 | 95.6 |
| Fours | 54 | 102 |
| Sixes | 19 | 18 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 2 |
| Highest score | 105 | 135 |
| Wickets | 0 | 1 |
| Economy rate | 0.00 | 4.23 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 1 |
| Catches | 15 | 5 |
| Total dismissals | 20 | 5 |
| Statistic | Rishabh Pant | Travis Head |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 76 | 53 |
| Runs | 1209 | 1335 |
| Batting average | 23.25 | 28.40 |
| Strike rate | — | 157.2 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 6 |
| Wickets | 0 | 1 |
| Bowling average | — | 56.00 |
| Economy rate | — | 9.33 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Rishabh Pant has played 76 T20Is and Travis Head 53. Rishabh Pant has 1,209 runs at 23.3, against 1,335 at 28.4 (157.2) for Travis Head, so Travis Head has scored more.
ODI. Rishabh Pant has played 31 ODIs and Travis Head 85. Rishabh Pant has 871 runs at 33.5 (strike rate 106.2), against 3,273 at 43.6 for Travis Head, so Travis Head has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 1, Travis Head 8. Fifties: 5 and 18. Travis Head also bowls: 28 wickets at an economy of 5.76, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Rishabh Pant has played 51 Tests and Travis Head 69. Rishabh Pant has 3,644 runs at 43.4 (strike rate 74.3), against 4,808 at 42.9 (69.4) for Travis Head, so Travis Head has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 8, Travis Head 12. Fifties: 20 and 20. Travis Head also bowls: 16 wickets at an economy of 3.70, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a Test wicket.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
What is happening now
Australia Test vice-captain and a two-time Allan Border Medallist
IPL 2026: Played for Sunrisers Hyderabad, retained for both the 2025 and 2026 seasons.
Full Head profile →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.
Did you know: Travis Head
- Born 29 December 1993. A left-hand batter and part-time off spinner.
- 12 Test hundreds and 8 ODI hundreds.
- Won the 2023 World Test Championship and the 2023 Cricket World Cup with Australia.
- Won the Big Bash League with Adelaide Strikers in 2017-18.
🧠Quick quiz: Rishabh Pant and Travis Head
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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?
- 3. In which years has Head won the Allan Border Medal?
- 4. Which two global titles did Head win with Australia in 2023?
Rishabh Pant vs Travis Head 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).
Travis Head is a specialist batter for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 9 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1207 fantasy points, averaging 60 pts per game with a best of 192 pts. He has scored 747 IPL runs at a strike rate of 95.6, picking up 1 IPL wickets at an economy of 4.23. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.
International career: Travis Head has scored 3,273 ODI runs in 85 matches at an average of 43.64, with 8 centuries internationally. He has also taken 28 ODI wickets at an average of 40.61 with an economy of 5.76. In TESTs, he has 4,808 runs across 69 matches (avg 42.9).
Batting edge: Travis Head 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: Travis Head 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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