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Rishabh Pant vs Tristan Stubbs: 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 Tristan Stubbs's 40. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Rishabh Pant (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 62 fantasy pts per match. Tristan Stubbs (Delhi Capitals) averages 40 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Rishabh Pant vs Tristan Stubbs · 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 | Tristan Stubbs |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 17 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 62 | 40 |
| Best fantasy score | 197 | 126 |
| Runs | 561 | 432 |
| Strike rate | 98.9 | 108.8 |
| Fours | 54 | 29 |
| Sixes | 19 | 15 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Highest score | 105 | 60 |
| Economy rate | 0.00 | 5.00 |
| Catches | 15 | 9 |
| Total dismissals | 20 | 10 |
| Statistic | Rishabh Pant | Tristan Stubbs |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 76 | 52 |
| Runs | 1209 | 967 |
| Batting average | 23.25 | 30.22 |
| Strike rate | — | 133.4 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 2 |
| Economy rate | — | 20.50 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Rishabh Pant has played 76 T20Is and Tristan Stubbs 52. Rishabh Pant has 1,209 runs at 23.3, against 967 at 30.2 (133.4) for Tristan Stubbs, so Rishabh Pant has scored more.
ODI. Rishabh Pant has played 31 ODIs and Tristan Stubbs 17. Rishabh Pant has 871 runs at 33.5 (strike rate 106.2), against 412 at 27.5 for Tristan Stubbs, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 1, Tristan Stubbs 1. Fifties: 5 and 3.
Test. Rishabh Pant has played 51 Tests and Tristan Stubbs 14. Rishabh Pant has 3,644 runs at 43.4 (strike rate 74.3), against 759 at 31.6 (46.5) for Tristan Stubbs, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 8, Tristan Stubbs 2. Fifties: 20 and 3.
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 Tristan Stubbs
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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 Tristan Stubbs 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).
Tristan Stubbs is a specialist batter for Delhi Capitals, priced at 8.5 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 798 fantasy points, averaging 40 pts per game with a best of 126 pts. He has scored 432 IPL runs at a strike rate of 108.8. He has won 2 MOTM awards this season.
International career: Tristan Stubbs has scored 967 T20I runs in 52 matches at an average of 30.22, with 2 half-centuries internationally.
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.
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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