⚔️HEAD-TO-HEAD
Rishabh Pant vs Upul Tharanga: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
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. Upul Tharanga () has 407 T20I runs at avg 16.3 in 26 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.
Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form
Rishabh Pant vs Upul Tharanga · 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 | Upul Tharanga |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 17 | 0 |
| Avg fantasy points | 62 | 0 |
| Best fantasy score | 197 | 0 |
| Runs | 561 | 0 |
| Strike rate | 98.9 | 0.0 |
| Fours | 54 | 0 |
| Sixes | 19 | 0 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 0 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Highest score | 105 | 0 |
| Catches | 15 | 0 |
| Total dismissals | 20 | 0 |
| Statistic | Rishabh Pant | Upul Tharanga |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 76 | 26 |
| Runs | 1209 | 407 |
| Batting average | 23.25 | 16.28 |
| Strike rate | — | 123.3 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 0 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Rishabh Pant has played 76 T20Is and Upul Tharanga 26. Rishabh Pant has 1,209 runs at 23.3, against 407 at 16.3 (123.3) for Upul Tharanga, so Rishabh Pant has scored more.
ODI. Rishabh Pant has played 31 ODIs and Upul Tharanga 235. Rishabh Pant has 871 runs at 33.5 (strike rate 106.2), against 6,951 at 33.7 (75.9) for Upul Tharanga, so Upul Tharanga has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 1, Upul Tharanga 15. Fifties: 5 and 37.
Test. Rishabh Pant has played 51 Tests and Upul Tharanga 31. Rishabh Pant has 3,644 runs at 43.4 (strike rate 74.3), against 1,754 at 31.9 (54.6) for Upul Tharanga, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 8, Upul Tharanga 3. Fifties: 20 and 8.
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 Upul Tharanga
2 questions, answers explained. No sign-up needed.
- 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 Upul Tharanga · 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: Upul Tharanga has scored 407 T20I runs in 26 matches at an average of 16.28.
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.
Who has better fantasy stats, Rishabh Pant or Upul Tharanga?
Rishabh Pant vs Upul Tharanga: who is a better fantasy captain?
Who has a better strike rate, Rishabh Pant or Upul Tharanga?
What is the price difference between Rishabh Pant and Upul Tharanga?
How many MOTM awards have Rishabh Pant and Upul Tharanga won?
Should I pick Rishabh Pant or Upul Tharanga in my fantasy XI?
Who has more T20I runs, Rishabh Pant or Upul Tharanga?
Who has more ODI runs, Rishabh Pant or Upul Tharanga?
Who has the better ODI strike rate?
Who has more Test runs, Rishabh Pant or Upul Tharanga?
SETTLE IT IN A GAME
Numbers only get you so far. Pick a side, Rishabh Pant or Upul Tharanga, and see who actually delivers.
Found an issue or have a suggestion? Contact us — we’d love to hear from you.