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Rishabh Pant vs Yuzvendra Chahal: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Rishabh Pant has the edge on the headline numbers: Rishabh Pant averages 62 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Yuzvendra Chahal's 29. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Rishabh Pant (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 62 fantasy pts per match. Yuzvendra Chahal (Punjab Kings) averages 29 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Rishabh Pant vs Yuzvendra Chahal · 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 | Yuzvendra Chahal |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 17 | 13 |
| Avg fantasy points | 62 | 29 |
| Best fantasy score | 197 | 94 |
| 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 |
| Wickets | 0 | 12 |
| Economy rate | 0.00 | 9.39 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 3 |
| Catches | 15 | 2 |
| Total dismissals | 20 | 2 |
| Statistic | Rishabh Pant | Yuzvendra Chahal |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 76 | 80 |
| Runs | 1209 | 6 |
| Batting average | 23.25 | 3.00 |
| Strike rate | — | 46.1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 0 |
| Wickets | 0 | 96 |
| Bowling average | — | 25.09 |
| Economy rate | — | 8.19 |
| Five-wicket hauls | 0 | 1 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Rishabh Pant has played 76 T20Is and Yuzvendra Chahal 80. Rishabh Pant has 1,209 runs at 23.3, against 6 at 3.0 (46.1) for Yuzvendra Chahal, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Yuzvendra Chahal also bowls: 96 wickets at an economy of 8.19, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Rishabh Pant has played 31 ODIs and Yuzvendra Chahal 72. Rishabh Pant has 871 runs at 33.5 (strike rate 106.2), against 69 at 8.6 (48.9) for Yuzvendra Chahal, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 1, Yuzvendra Chahal 0. Fifties: 5 and 0. Yuzvendra Chahal also bowls: 121 wickets at an economy of 5.30, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.
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.
Did you know: Yuzvendra Chahal
- He played chess for India internationally before choosing cricket.
- He was the second bowler, and the first Indian, to take a six-wicket haul in a T20I.
- He was the first concussion substitute to be named player of the match in an international.
- He took an IPL hat-trick and a five-wicket haul in the same match against Kolkata Knight Riders in April 2022.
🧠Quick quiz: Rishabh Pant and Yuzvendra Chahal
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- 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?
- 3. Which sport did Chahal play for India before cricket?
- 4. What T20I first did Chahal achieve for India?
Rishabh Pant vs Yuzvendra Chahal 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).
Yuzvendra Chahal is a specialist bowler for Punjab Kings, priced at 9 Cr. Across 13 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 373 fantasy points, averaging 29 pts per game with a best of 94 pts., picking up 12 IPL wickets at an economy of 9.39.
International career: Yuzvendra Chahal has scored 6 T20I runs in 80 matches at an average of 3.00 internationally. He has also taken 96 T20I wickets at an average of 25.09 with an economy of 8.19. He has taken 121 ODI wickets internationally.
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: Yuzvendra Chahal 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, 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.
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