When the conversation turns to consistency, class, and clean hitting in the IPL, two names instantly pop up—KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant. Both serve as the backbone of their franchises, doubling up as dependable batters and wicketkeepers. While Rahul blends classical technique with effortless power, Pant is all instinct, flair, and fearless aggression.

As Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Delhi Capitals (DC) battle it out in IPL 2025, let’s compare these two superstars across key IPL metrics.

Rishabh Pant vs KL Rahul Comparison

1. Total Runs Scored

• KL Rahul: 4,949 runs (138 matches, 129 innings)

• Rishabh Pant: 3,390 runs (119 matches, 117 innings)

Advantage: KL Rahul
Rahul leads the race in terms of total runs, owing to his longer IPL career and consistent top-order performances.

2. Strike Rate

• KL Rahul: 135.70

• Rishabh Pant: 146.56

Advantage: Rishabh Pant
Pant edges Rahul with a more explosive scoring rate, often lighting up the innings with audacious strokeplay.

3. Batting Average

• KL Rahul: 45.82

• Rishabh Pant: 33.90

Advantage: KL Rahul
Rahul’s incredible average underlines his consistency and ability to anchor innings, often batting deep into the innings.

4. Fifties and Hundreds

• KL Rahul: 39 fifties, 4 hundreds

• Rishabh Pant: 19 fifties, 1 hundred

Advantage: KL Rahul
The LSG skipper is a conversion machine, regularly getting his team off to solid starts and converting them into big scores.

5. Sixes and Fours

• KL Rahul: 200 sixes, 422 fours

• Rishabh Pant: 159 sixes, 304 fours

Advantage: KL Rahul (but it’s close)
While Pant is known for his explosiveness, Rahul actually leads in both boundaries and maximums, proving he can match aggression with class.

Team Influence

KL Rahul has been a steady presence at the top of the order, especially since taking charge of LSG. His ability to read the game, time his knocks, and marshal his troops has made him one of the most reliable leaders in the league. Whether it was PBKS or now LSG, Rahul has always been a pillar around which the innings is built.

Rishabh Pant, on the other hand, is the heartbeat of Delhi Capitals. His fearless batting, smart wicketkeeping, and infectious energy have been pivotal in DC’s resurgence. Despite a major injury setback, his 2025 comeback has been inspiring. When Pant is on song, no target feels out of reach.

Final Verdict

KL Rahul is the dependable maestro—cool-headed, technically gifted, and a run-scoring machine.
Rishabh Pant is the explosive genius—spontaneous, bold, and capable of turning matches in a flash.

Rahul brings poise and precision to the crease. Pant brings passion and unpredictability. Both are leaders, both are match-winners, and when they meet in IPL 2025, fireworks are guaranteed.

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