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Rishabh Pant vs Zak Foulkes — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Zak Foulkes has the edge on the headline numbers: Zak Foulkes averages 190 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. Zak Foulkes (Chennai Super Kings) averages 190 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Rishabh Pant vs Zak Foulkes — 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 | Zak Foulkes |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 17 | 1 |
| Avg fantasy points | 62 | 190 |
| Best fantasy score | 197 | 190 |
| Runs | 561 | 6 |
| Strike rate | 98.9 | 14.6 |
| Fours | 54 | 0 |
| Sixes | 19 | 0 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 0 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Highest score | 105 | 6 |
| Wickets | 0 | 6 |
| Economy rate | 0.00 | 3.28 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 6 |
| Catches | 15 | 0 |
| Total dismissals | 20 | 0 |
| Statistic | Rishabh Pant | Zak Foulkes |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 76 | 22 |
| Runs | 1209 | 100 |
| Batting average | 23.25 | 14.29 |
| Strike rate | — | 149.3 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 0 |
| Wickets | 0 | 22 |
| Bowling average | — | 28.82 |
| Economy rate | — | 8.99 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Rishabh Pant has played 76 T20Is and Zak Foulkes 22. Rishabh Pant has 1,209 runs at 23.3, against 100 at 14.3 (149.3) for Zak Foulkes, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Zak Foulkes also bowls: 22 wickets at an economy of 8.99, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Rishabh Pant has played 31 ODIs and Zak Foulkes 9. Rishabh Pant has 871 runs at 33.5 (strike rate 106.2), against 49 at 24.5 (89.1) for Zak Foulkes, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 1, Zak Foulkes 0. Fifties: 5 and 0. Zak Foulkes also bowls: 13 wickets at an economy of 5.62, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Rishabh Pant has played 51 Tests and Zak Foulkes 6. Rishabh Pant has 3,644 runs at 43.4 (strike rate 74.3), against 45 at 15.0 (32.1) for Zak Foulkes, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Rishabh Pant 8, Zak Foulkes 0. Fifties: 20 and 0. Zak Foulkes also bowls: 21 wickets at an economy of 3.00, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a Test wicket.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
Rishabh Pant vs Zak Foulkes 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).
Zak Foulkes is a all-rounder for Chennai Super Kings, priced at 7.5 Cr. Across 1 match in IPL 2026, he has earned 190 fantasy points, averaging 190 pts per game with a best of 190 pts. He has scored 6 IPL runs at a strike rate of 14.6, picking up 6 IPL wickets at an economy of 3.28.
International career: Zak Foulkes has scored 100 T20I runs in 22 matches at an average of 14.29 internationally. He has also taken 22 T20I wickets at an average of 28.82 with an economy of 8.99.
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: Zak Foulkes 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, Zak Foulkes is the stronger pick right now with an average of 190 pts per game and a best score of 190 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, Zak Foulkes 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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