Arguably the most dangerous player in IPL history, Rishabh Pant is now a god in his own right. The honcho, the lad who defined this evolution in his franchise, continues to showcase heroic feats almost every alternate IPL night – whopping knocks that will go down as cricketing genius, mind-bending records, and precious moments continuing from where he left off in his stellar debut. He is certainly a batter with an aggressive batting approach, super-fast wicket-keeping, and courageous captaincy, which makes him one of the most loving characters in every IPL round.
Rishabh Pant: The 2026 season of IPL saw another brilliant display of explosive powers, his ability to stay calm under pressure, and his leadership skills. He always played with great pride and passion for his team, providing some of the most unforgettable innings against the leading bowling attacks over many years. It is his dominance against both pace and spin that has made him one of the most dangerous T20 batters in the world.
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Rishabh Pant Career Information
Top Statistics
| Matches | Runs | Wickets | Fifties | Hundreds | Highest Score |
| 132 | 3700 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 128* |
Personal Details
| Details | Information |
| Born | Oct 04, 1997 |
| Team | LSG |
| Role | Wicket Keeper |
| Batting Style | Left Handed |
| Bowling Style | Left Arm |
| Nationality | India |
| IPL Debut | 2016 |
| Auction Price | ₹27.00 Cr |
Rishabh Pant IPL Auction Price History
| Year | Price | Team |
| 2018 | ₹15.00 Cr | DC |
| 2019 | ₹15.00 Cr | DC |
| 2020 | ₹15.00 Cr | DC |
| 2021 | ₹15.00 Cr | DC |
| 2022 | ₹15.00 Cr | DC |
| 2023 | ₹15.00 Cr | DC |
| 2024 | ₹15.00 Cr | DC |
| 2025 | ₹15.00 Cr | DC |
| 2026 | ₹15.00 Cr | DC |
Rishabh Pant IPL Batting Career Stats
| IPL Season | M | R | HS | Avg | S/R | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
| 2026 | 7 | 147 | 68 | 24.50 | 132.43 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 5 |
| 2025 | 14 | 269 | 118 | 24.45 | 133.17 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 16 |
| 2024 | 13 | 446 | 88 | 40.55 | 155.40 | 0 | 3 | 36 | 25 |
| 2022 | 14 | 340 | 44 | 30.91 | 151.79 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 16 |
| 2021 | 16 | 419 | 58 | 34.91 | 128.52 | 0 | 3 | 42 | 10 |
| 2020 | 14 | 343 | 56 | 31.18 | 113.95 | 0 | 1 | 31 | 9 |
| 2019 | 16 | 488 | 78 | 37.53 | 162.66 | 0 | 3 | 37 | 27 |
| 2018 | 14 | 684 | 128 | 52.61 | 173.60 | 1 | 5 | 68 | 37 |
| 2017 | 14 | 366 | 97 | 26.14 | 165.61 | 0 | 2 | 28 | 24 |
| 2016 | 10 | 198 | 69 | 24.75 | 130.26 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 6 |
| ALL IPL | 132 | 3,700 | 128 | 33.64 | 146.94 | 2 | 20 | 333 | 175 |
Rishabh Pant IPL Fielding Statistics
| IPL Season | Mat | Ct | St |
| 2026 | 7 | 6 | – |
| 2025 | 14 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 | 13 | 11 | 5 |
| 2022 | 14 | 8 | 4 |
| 2021 | 16 | 10 | 3 |
| 2020 | 14 | 13 | 0 |
| 2019 | 16 | 18 | 6 |
| 2018 | 14 | 4 | 2 |
| 2017 | 14 | 8 | 3 |
| 2016 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| ALL IPL | 132 | 86 | 24 |
Rishabh Pant IPL Bowling Career Stats
| IPL Season | Mat | Ov | Runs | Wkts | Avg | Eco | Bst | 4w |
| 2026 | 7 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2025 | 14 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2024 | 13 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2022 | 14 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2021 | 16 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | – | 0 |
| 2020 | 14 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | – | 0 |
| 2019 | 16 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | – | 0 |
| 2018 | 14 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | – | 0 |
| 2017 | 14 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | – | 0 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | – | 0 |
| ALL IPL | 132 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | 0 |
FAQs
Who is Rishabh Pant in IPL?
Rishabh Pant is an Indian wicketkeeper-batter who plays in the IPL, which is known for a whole new game bringing aggressive batting style, fearless stroke play, and match-winning performances.
For Which Team Does Rishabh Pant Play in IPL 2026?
Rishabh Pant (regular captain) – LSG’s IPL 2026 squad
What is the highest score by Rishabh Pant in IPL?
Scored 128 *, his highest in IPL
Career IPL Runs: How many runs has Rishabh Pant scored in IPL
Crosses 3700 runs in IPL career
What is the number of centuries scored in IPL?
His IPL centuries – 2 (Career)
When did he make his IPL debut?
Pant made his IPL debut in 2016.
In what style does bat?
He was a left-hander who played rather attacking shots.
What is his position in the squad?
He plays as a wicketkeeper-batter.
Rishabh Pant’s IPL auction fee
Auction price came at ₹27.00 Crore
