Ishan Kishan vs Rishabh Pant - comparing their stats after 27 ODIs

As per some media reports, keeper-batter Rishabh Pant could be dropped from the ODI team for the three-match home series against New Zealand, which will be played from January 11 to January 18. Pant has already been left out of the Indian team for the T20I series against New Zealand as well as the 2026 T20 World Cup. In fact, he hasn't played a T20I since July 2024.

As per a report in India Today, the selectors have now decided to move on from the left-handed keeper-batter in ODI format as well. The report claimed that in-form stumper Ishan Kishan could be recalled to the Indian side for the one-dayers. Having led Jharkhand to victory in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025, Kishan has carried his brilliant batting form into the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025 as well.

Kishan played the last of his 27 ODIs in October 2023. In this feature, we compare his batting stats with those of Pant after the latter had also played 27 one-dayers.

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Ishan Kishan vs Rishabh Pant - Who has more runs and a better average after 27 ODIs?

In 27 ODIs, Kishan has scored 933 runs at an average of 42.40. He has scored 215 runs in two ODIs against Bangladesh at an average of 107.50. Further, the left-handed batter has also scored 212 runs in four matches against West Indies (average 53), 123 runs in three matches against South Africa (average 41) and 116 runs in four ODIs against Sri Lanka (average 38.66).

After 27 ODIs, Pant had 840 runs to his name at an average of 36.52. The 28-year-old had 312 runs in six ODIs against England at an average of 78. The southpaw had also scored 263 runs in 12 matches against West Indies (average 26.30), 101 runs in three ODIs against South Africa (average 33.66) and 80 runs in three matches against Australia (average 26.66).

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Ishan Kishan vs Rishabh Pant - Who has a better strike rate after 27 ODIs?

In 27 ODIs, Kishan has a strike rate of 102.19. He has a strike rate of 98.11 in four innings against Australia and 147.26 in two innings against Bangladesh. Further, the Jharkhand cricketer has a strike rate of 63.82 in three innings against New Zealand and 88.48 in three innings against South Africa.

After 27 ODIs, Pant had a strike rate of 108.80. He had a strike rate of 109.58 in three innings against Australia and 125.30 in five innings against England. Further, the Delhi cricketer had a strike rate of 107.44 in three innings against South Africa and 103.13 in 10 innings against West Indies.

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Ishan Kishan vs Rishabh Pant - Who has more runs 50-plus scores after 27 ODIs?

Kishan has notched up eight 50-plus scores in 27 ODIs - one hundred and seven half-centuries. His best score of 210 was registered against Bangladesh in Chattogram in December 2022. The 131-ball knock comprised 24 fours and 10 sixes. Of Kishan's seven fifties, three have come against West Indies and one each against Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe.

(Ishan Kishan vs Rishabh Pant - Batting stats comparison after 27 ODIs)

After 27 ODIs, Pant had six 50-plus scores to his name - one hundred and five half-centuries. His best of 125* had come against England in Manchester in July 2022. The 113-ball knock featured 16 fours and two sixes. Of his five fifties, two each had come against England and West Indies and one against South Africa.

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Ishan Kishan vs Rishabh Pant - Who has a better record in wins after 27 ODIs?

Kishan has featured in 23 matches that India have won. In winning causes, he has 771 runs at an average of 42.83 and a strike rate of 106.34, with one hundred and five half-centuries. In three matches that India have lost, he has 80 runs at an average of 26.66 and a strike rate of 74.76. The batter has also scored 82 runs in one ODI that ended in no result.

(Ishan Kishan vs Rishabh Pant - Batting stats comparison in wins after 27 ODIs)

After 27 ODIs, Pant had been part of 13 matches that India had won. In winning causes, he had 406 runs at an average of 40.6 and a strike rate of 108.26, with one ton and two fifties. In 12 ODIs that India had lost, he had 417 runs, averaging 34.75 at a strike rate of 108.59, with three half-centuries. The left-handed batter had also scored 17 runs in one game that ended in a tie.

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Edited by Renin Wilben Albert