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Rishabh Pant vs Wanindu Hasaranga — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Wanindu Hasaranga has the edge on the headline numbers: Wanindu Hasaranga averages 63 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Rishabh Pant's 62. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Rishabh Pant (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 62 fantasy pts per match. Wanindu Hasaranga (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 63 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Rishabh Pant vs Wanindu Hasaranga — 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 | Wanindu Hasaranga |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 17 | 16 |
| Avg fantasy points | 62 | 63 |
| Best fantasy score | 197 | 119 |
| Runs | 561 | 188 |
| Strike rate | 98.9 | 142.4 |
| Fours | 54 | 13 |
| Sixes | 19 | 10 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 0 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Highest score | 105 | 29 |
| Wickets | 0 | 16 |
| Economy rate | 0.00 | 7.82 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 3 |
| Catches | 15 | 11 |
| Total dismissals | 20 | 12 |
| Statistic | Rishabh Pant | Wanindu Hasaranga |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 76 | 98 |
| Runs | 1209 | 831 |
| Batting average | 23.25 | 13.40 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 2 |
| Wickets | 0 | 161 |
| Bowling average | — | 15.90 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Rishabh Pant has played 76 T20Is and Wanindu Hasaranga 98. Rishabh Pant has 1,209 runs at 23.3, against 831 at 13.4 for Wanindu Hasaranga, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Wanindu Hasaranga also bowls: 161 wickets, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Rishabh Pant has played 31 ODIs and Wanindu Hasaranga 71. Rishabh Pant has 871 runs at 33.5 (strike rate 106.2), against 1,142 at 23.3 for Wanindu Hasaranga, so Wanindu Hasaranga has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 1, Wanindu Hasaranga 0. Fifties: 5 and 5. Wanindu Hasaranga also bowls: 113 wickets, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Rishabh Pant has played 51 Tests and Wanindu Hasaranga 4. Rishabh Pant has 3,644 runs at 43.4 (strike rate 74.3), against 196 at 28.0 (86.3) for Wanindu Hasaranga, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 8, Wanindu Hasaranga 0. Fifties: 20 and 1.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
Rishabh Pant vs Wanindu Hasaranga 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).
Wanindu Hasaranga is a all-rounder for Lucknow Super Giants, priced at 10 Cr. Across 16 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1005 fantasy points, averaging 63 pts per game with a best of 119 pts. He has scored 188 IPL runs at a strike rate of 142.4, picking up 16 IPL wickets at an economy of 7.82. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.
International career: Wanindu Hasaranga has scored 831 T20I runs in 98 matches at an average of 13.40, with 2 half-centuries internationally. He has also taken 161 T20I wickets at an average of 15.90. In ODIs, he has 1,142 runs across 71 matches (avg 23.3).
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: Wanindu Hasaranga 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, Wanindu Hasaranga is the stronger pick right now with an average of 63 pts per game and a best score of 119 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, Wanindu Hasaranga 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.
Stats are updated after every IPL 2026 match. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool or check the Fantasy Leaderboard to see how top managers are building their teams.
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