Ishan Kishan vs Rishabh Pant: IPL Stats Comparison After 100 Innings

Probuddha Bhattacharjee

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Ishan Kishan led Rishabh Pant during the Under 19 World Cup 2016. Nine years apart the team-mates stand at different junctures in their career.

Ishan Kishan, talented and explosive batter is yet to translate his IPL performances into the international arena and find a strong hold at the highest level. On the other hand, Rishabh Pant has already establishes himself as a proven match winner in the longest format of the game and is probably rebuilding his career after a major accident break from the action.

Ishan Kishan completed his 100th innings in IPL in style by scoring a dazzling century against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025. Before Pant plays his first match of the tournament, let us compare their IPL stats exactly after 100 innings. 

Ishan Kishan vs Rishabh Pant: Overall Stats After 100 IPL Innings

Player
Runs
Average
Strike Rate
Ishan Kishan
2,75029.57137.98
Rishabh Pant2,88434.33147.36

Pant's 134-run advantage after 100 innings showcases his ability to construct more substantial innings consistently.

Ishan Kishan vs Rishabh Pant: Milestone Achievements

Player
50s
100s
Ducks
Highest Score
Ishan Kishan1618106*
Rishabh Pant1514128*

Both wicketkeepers demonstrate similar milestone achievement rates, with Kishan slightly ahead in half-centuries and double the number of ducks.

Ishan Kishan vs Rishabh Pant: Boundary Hitting Prowess

Player
Fours
Sixes
Percentage Of Runs
Ishan Kishan26612566.5
Rishabh Pant26413067.8

Pant's slightly superior boundary percentage reflects his aggressive intent, contributing to his marginally higher strike rate.

The Road Ahead: From Teammates to Rivals

From sharing the dressing room during the U19 World Cup 2016 to becoming two of IPL's most explosive wicketkeeper-batters, Pant and Kishan's journeys have followed parallel yet distinct paths. Pant's slightly superior numbers reflect his ability to balance aggression with consistency, while Kishan's recent century shows his capacity for match-winning brilliance.

As they represent rival franchises in IPL 2025, cricket fans are the ultimate winners – privileged to witness two of India's finest talents continue their fascinating career arcs that began together but now unfold as friendly rivals on cricket's most lucrative stage.