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Rishabh Pant vs Will O'Rourke: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better — Rishabh Pant or Will O'Rourke?

Will O'Rourke has the edge on the headline numbers: Will O'Rourke leads on T20I bowling (7 wickets, avg 26.9). 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. Will O'Rourke (New Zealand) has 0 T20I runs in 7 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
🏏
Will O'Rourke
🇳🇿 NZ · 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
🏏
Will O'Rourke
🇳🇿 New Zealand
BOWL🌏 OS
8 cr
Credits
100
Avg Pts
117
Best FP
37.6
Pts/Cr
20
Total Runs
10
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Will O'Rourke
38 higher avg pts · 117 best fantasy score
🏏 Rishabh Pant
VS
🏏 Will O'Rourke
T20I Career Overview
76Matches7
🏏 Batting
1209Runs0
23.25Batting Avg—
0Centuries0
3Half-Centuries0
41Sixes 🔴0
65*
Best Score
0
🎳 Bowling
0Wickets7
—Bowling Avg26.86
—Economy Rate6.96
05-Wkt Hauls0
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Best Figures
3/27
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Rishabh Pant vs Will O'Rourke — 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 PantWill O'Rourke
Matches173
Avg fantasy points62100
Best fantasy score197117
Runs56120
Strike rate98.930.3
Fours544
Sixes190
Half-centuries (50+)30
Centuries (100+)10
Highest score10519
Wickets010
Economy rate0.003.17
Best spell (wkts)04
Catches150
Total dismissals200
International career — T20I
StatisticRishabh PantWill O'Rourke
Matches767
Runs12090
Batting average23.25—
Half-centuries (50+)30
Wickets07
Bowling average—26.86
Economy rate—6.96

📋 Format by format

T20I. Rishabh Pant has played 76 T20Is and Will O'Rourke 7. Rishabh Pant has 1,209 runs at 23.3, against 0 for Will O'Rourke, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Will O'Rourke also bowls: 7 wickets at an economy of 6.96, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. Rishabh Pant has played 31 ODIs and Will O'Rourke 20. Rishabh Pant has 871 runs at 33.5 (strike rate 106.2), against 13 at 3.3 (41.9) for Will O'Rourke, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 1, Will O'Rourke 0. Fifties: 5 and 0. Will O'Rourke also bowls: 27 wickets at an economy of 5.63, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Rishabh Pant has played 51 Tests and Will O'Rourke 14. Rishabh Pant has 3,644 runs at 43.4 (strike rate 74.3), against 38 at 3.8 (14.4) for Will O'Rourke, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 8, Will O'Rourke 0. Fifties: 20 and 0. Will O'Rourke also bowls: 49 wickets at an economy of 3.53, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 23 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Rishabh Pant
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
🏏 Will O'Rourke
✓ More wickets
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Will O'Rourke
100 avg pts · 117 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Rishabh Pant
Captaining Will O'Rourke gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Rishabh Pant vs Will O'Rourke — 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: He has also taken 7 T20I wickets at an average of 26.86 with an economy of 6.96.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Will O'Rourke is the stronger pick with an average of 100 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 Will O'Rourke?

Based on recent data, Will O'Rourke has the edge with a higher average of 100 fantasy points per game. Rishabh Pant leads in runs scored (561 runs). Overall Will O'Rourke is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Rishabh Pant vs Will O'Rourke — who is a better fantasy captain?

Will O'Rourke is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 100 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 Will O'Rourke?

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 Will O'Rourke?

Rishabh Pant costs 9.5 Cr and Will O'Rourke 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 Will O'Rourke won?

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

Should I pick Rishabh Pant or Will O'Rourke in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Will O'Rourke 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 New Zealand. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Rishabh Pant or Will O'Rourke?

Rishabh Pant has more T20I runs: Rishabh Pant has 1,209 in 76 matches (average 23.3) and Will O'Rourke has 0 in 7.

Who has more ODI runs, Rishabh Pant or Will O'Rourke?

Rishabh Pant has more ODI runs: Rishabh Pant has 871 in 31 matches (average 33.5) and Will O'Rourke has 13 in 20 (average 3.3).

Who has more Test runs, Rishabh Pant or Will O'Rourke?

Rishabh Pant has more Test runs: Rishabh Pant has 3,644 in 51 matches (average 43.4) and Will O'Rourke has 38 in 14 (average 3.8).
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