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Rishabh Pant vs Yashasvi Jaiswal — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Rishabh Pant has the edge on the headline numbers: Rishabh Pant averages 62 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Yashasvi Jaiswal's 50. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Rishabh Pant (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 62 fantasy pts per match. Yashasvi Jaiswal (Rajasthan Royals) averages 50 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Rishabh Pant vs Yashasvi Jaiswal — 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 | Yashasvi Jaiswal |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 17 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 62 | 50 |
| Best fantasy score | 197 | 169 |
| Runs | 561 | 549 |
| Strike rate | 98.9 | 128.3 |
| Fours | 54 | 77 |
| Sixes | 19 | 17 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 2 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 1 |
| Highest score | 105 | 110 |
| Economy rate | 0.00 | 6.00 |
| Catches | 15 | 7 |
| Total dismissals | 20 | 8 |
| Statistic | Rishabh Pant | Yashasvi Jaiswal |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 76 | 23 |
| Runs | 1209 | 723 |
| Batting average | 23.25 | 36.15 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 5 |
| Economy rate | — | 11.00 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Rishabh Pant has played 76 T20Is and Yashasvi Jaiswal 23. Rishabh Pant has 1,209 runs at 23.3, against 723 at 36.1 for Yashasvi Jaiswal, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 0, Yashasvi Jaiswal 1. Fifties: 3 and 5.
ODI. Rishabh Pant has played 31 ODIs and Yashasvi Jaiswal 6. Rishabh Pant has 871 runs at 33.5 (strike rate 106.2), against 285 at 71.3 for Yashasvi Jaiswal, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 1, Yashasvi Jaiswal 2. Fifties: 5 and 0.
Test. Rishabh Pant has played 51 Tests and Yashasvi Jaiswal 30. Rishabh Pant has 3,644 runs at 43.4 (strike rate 74.3), against 2,588 at 47.9 (66.4) for Yashasvi Jaiswal, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 8, Yashasvi Jaiswal 7. Fifties: 20 and 13.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
Rishabh Pant vs Yashasvi Jaiswal 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).
Yashasvi Jaiswal is a specialist batter for Rajasthan Royals, priced at 9 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 999 fantasy points, averaging 50 pts per game with a best of 169 pts. He has scored 549 IPL runs at a strike rate of 128.3.
International career: Yashasvi Jaiswal has scored 2,588 TEST runs in 30 matches at an average of 47.93, with 7 centuries internationally. In T20Is, he has 723 runs across 23 matches (avg 36.1).
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.
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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