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Rishabh Pant vs Vishmi Gunaratne — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Rishabh Pant or Vishmi Gunaratne?

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. Vishmi Gunaratne () has 164 T20I runs at avg 13.7 in 13 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Rishabh Pant
🦅 LSG · 9.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Vishmi Gunaratne
· 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
🏏
Vishmi Gunaratne
BAT
8 cr
Credits
13
Avg Pts
23
Best FP
0.0
Pts/Cr
29
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
49 higher avg pts · 197 best fantasy score
🏏 Rishabh Pant
VS
🏏 Vishmi Gunaratne
T20I Career Overview
76Matches13
🏏 Batting
1209Runs164
23.25Batting Avg13.67
—Strike Rate77.73
0Centuries0
3Half-Centuries0
41Sixes 🔴0
65*
Best Score
45
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Rishabh Pant vs Vishmi Gunaratne — 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 PantVishmi Gunaratne
Matches172
Avg fantasy points6213
Best fantasy score19723
Runs56129
Strike rate98.976.3
Fours542
Sixes190
Half-centuries (50+)30
Centuries (100+)10
Highest score10520
Catches150
Total dismissals200
International career — T20I
StatisticRishabh PantVishmi Gunaratne
Matches7613
Runs1209164
Batting average23.2513.67
Strike rate—77.7
Half-centuries (50+)30

📋 Format by format

T20I. Rishabh Pant has played 76 T20Is and Vishmi Gunaratne 13. Rishabh Pant has 1,209 runs at 23.3, against 164 at 13.7 (77.7) for Vishmi Gunaratne, so Rishabh Pant has scored more.

ODI. Rishabh Pant has played 31 ODIs and Vishmi Gunaratne 2. Rishabh Pant has 871 runs at 33.5 (strike rate 106.2), against 6 at 3.0 (25.0) for Vishmi Gunaratne, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 1, Vishmi Gunaratne 0. Fifties: 5 and 0.

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
🏏 Vishmi Gunaratne
Evenly matched
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Rishabh Pant
62 avg pts · 197 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Vishmi Gunaratne
Captaining Rishabh Pant gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Rishabh Pant vs Vishmi Gunaratne — 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: Vishmi Gunaratne has scored 164 T20I runs in 13 matches at an average of 13.67.

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 Vishmi Gunaratne?

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 Vishmi Gunaratne — 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 Vishmi Gunaratne?

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 Vishmi Gunaratne?

Rishabh Pant costs 9.5 Cr and Vishmi Gunaratne 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 Vishmi Gunaratne won?

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

Should I pick Rishabh Pant or Vishmi Gunaratne 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 Vishmi Gunaratne?

Rishabh Pant has more T20I runs: Rishabh Pant has 1,209 in 76 matches (average 23.3) and Vishmi Gunaratne has 164 in 13 (average 13.7).

Who has more ODI runs, Rishabh Pant or Vishmi Gunaratne?

Rishabh Pant has more ODI runs: Rishabh Pant has 871 in 31 matches (average 33.5) and Vishmi Gunaratne has 6 in 2 (average 3.0).
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