Rishabh Pant IPL runs tell a story of fast scoring, bold batting and one brilliant peak season. From 2016 to 2026, Pant scored 3,865 runs in 139 IPL matches at a strike rate of 146.79. His best season came in 2018, when he scored 684 runs in 14 matches for Delhi. That season included his highest IPL score, an unbeaten 128 against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Pant missed the whole 2023 season after a serious car accident in December 2022. He came back strongly in 2024 with 446 runs in 13 matches for Delhi Capitals. In 2025 he moved to Lucknow Super Giants for a record price of Rs 27 crore and scored 269 runs, including an unbeaten 118 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
This page lists his IPL runs year by year, season by season, with every number checked against official and trusted sources.
Rishabh Pant IPL Runs Year by Year Overview
| Record Detail | Figure |
|---|---|
| Player | Rishabh Pant |
| Teams | Delhi Daredevils and Delhi Capitals (2016 to 2024), Lucknow Super Giants (2025 to 2026) |
| Total IPL Runs | 3,865 |
| Matches | 139 |
| Best Season | 684 runs in 2018 |
| Highest Score | 128 not out vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, 2018 |
| Career Strike Rate | 146.79 |
| Hundreds and Fifties | 2 hundreds, 20 fifties |
Rishabh Pant IPL Runs Season by Season
The full season table below shows every IPL campaign of his career, including the 2023 season he missed.
| Season | Team | Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | Hundreds | Fifties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Delhi Daredevils | 10 | 198 | 69 | 24.75 | 130.26 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | Delhi Daredevils | 14 | 366 | 97 | 26.14 | 165.61 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 | Delhi Daredevils | 14 | 684 | 128 not out | 52.61 | 173.60 | 1 | 5 |
| 2019 | Delhi Capitals | 16 | 488 | 78 not out | 37.53 | 162.66 | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 | Delhi Capitals | 14 | 343 | 56 | 31.18 | 113.95 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | Delhi Capitals | 16 | 419 | 58 not out | 34.91 | 128.52 | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 | Delhi Capitals | 14 | 340 | 44 | 30.91 | 151.79 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Delhi Capitals | 0 | 0 | Did not play | Did not play | Did not play | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Delhi Capitals | 13 | 446 | 88 not out | 40.54 | 155.40 | 0 | 3 |
| 2025 | Lucknow Super Giants | 14 | 269 | 118 not out | 24.45 | 133.16 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 | Lucknow Super Giants | 14 | 312 | 68 not out | 28.36 | 138.05 | 0 | 1 |
Rishabh Pant Record History
Pant made his IPL debut in 2016 for Delhi Daredevils. He played 10 matches in that first season and scored 198 runs, with a best of 69. In 2017 he stepped up to 366 runs in 14 matches, including a 97 against Gujarat Lions. His strike rate of 165.61 showed how fast he could score even as a young batter.
Everything changed in 2018. Pant scored 684 runs in 14 matches at an average of 52.61 and a strike rate of 173.60, with 1 century and 5 fifties. His maiden century came on 10 May 2018, an unbeaten 128 off 63 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad. It remains his highest IPL score and one of the great innings by a young batter in the league.
From 2019 to 2022 he stayed a key batter for Delhi, scoring 488, 343, 419 and 340 runs in those four seasons. He also took over as Delhi captain in 2021, a role covered in detail in our Rishabh Pant captaincy record. The 2022 season was his quietest with the bat in a full season, as he did not reach fifty in 14 matches.
Pant missed the 2023 season while he recovered from injuries suffered in a car accident in December 2022. His return in 2024 was a strong one, with 446 runs in 13 matches at a strike rate of 155.40. Delhi Capitals were his team from his debut in 2016 to 2024, and he finished as their leading run scorer in the IPL, with 3,284 runs for the franchise.
Ahead of 2025, Lucknow Super Giants bought him for Rs 27 crore, the highest price for a player in IPL auction history at that time. His first season for Lucknow brought 269 runs in 14 matches. The highlight was an unbeaten 118 off 61 balls against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on 27 May 2025, his second IPL century. He added 312 runs in 14 matches in 2026, taking his career total to 3,865 runs in 139 matches.
What This Record Tells Us
The year by year numbers show a batter who scores fast in almost every season. Pant has a strike rate above 150 in five seasons, in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022 and 2024. That kind of speed, kept up over ten playing seasons, is rare for a wicketkeeper batter who also carries captaincy duties for long spells.
His 2018 season stands apart for both runs and speed. An average above 50 with a strike rate above 170 in the same season is a mark very few IPL batters reach. After that peak, his totals stayed solid rather than spectacular, with four more seasons above 340 runs. The 2024 comeback season matters most for what it says about his resilience, as he returned from a long injury break and still scored at a strike rate above 155.
The move to Lucknow changed the picture. His 2025 and 2026 totals of 269 and 312 runs were below his Delhi peak, even though his 2025 century against Royal Challengers Bengaluru showed his best batting was still there. Like other big run scorers of his era, such as Sanju Samson and Shreyas Iyer, Pant is judged season by season, and his best seasons set a high bar for the seasons that follow.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many IPL runs has Rishabh Pant scored in total?
Rishabh Pant has scored 3,865 runs in 139 IPL matches from 2016 to 2026. His career average is 33.61 and his strike rate is 146.79, with 2 centuries and 20 fifties.
What is Rishabh Pant best IPL season?
His best season was 2018, when he scored 684 runs in 14 matches at an average of 52.61 and a strike rate of 173.60, with 1 century and 5 fifties.
What is Rishabh Pant highest IPL score?
His highest IPL score is 128 not out, made against Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2018. His second century was 118 not out against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2025.
Why did Rishabh Pant miss IPL 2023?
Pant missed the 2023 season while recovering from injuries suffered in a car accident in December 2022. He returned to IPL cricket in 2024.
Which IPL teams has Rishabh Pant played for?
He played for Delhi Daredevils and Delhi Capitals from 2016 to 2024, then moved to Lucknow Super Giants in 2025. He stayed with Lucknow Super Giants in 2026.
How much did Lucknow Super Giants pay for Rishabh Pant?
Lucknow Super Giants bought Rishabh Pant for Rs 27 crore ahead of IPL 2025, the highest price for a player in IPL auction history at that time.
What was Rishabh Pant IPL runs total for Delhi Capitals?
Pant scored 3,284 runs for Delhi Capitals in the IPL, making him the leading run scorer for the franchise.
Statistics updated through: 31 October 2026
