In a much-needed turnaround, Delhi Capitals secured a crucial victory in the IPL 2024, defeating Lucknow Super Giants and alleviating the mounting pressure on skipper Rishabh Pant. With a challenging start to the season, including four losses out of five games, doubts had surfaced regarding Pant’s leadership abilities, especially given his return to cricket after a 15-month hiatus due to a car accident.

However, Pant silenced critics with an exemplary performance, leading from the front and playing a pivotal innings to steer his team to victory. Taking to social media, Pant expressed his gratitude, stating, “Thanking God in every breath I take. Delighted to win this one. We move ahead,” encapsulating the relief and jubilation surrounding the victory.

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Initially struggling against Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals, Pant found his form against Chennai Super Kings, scoring a crucial fifty that marked Delhi’s first win of the season. The momentum continued with the triumph over Lucknow Super Giants. Restricting LSG to 167 runs through commendable bowling efforts, Delhi comfortably chased down the target, with Pant contributing 41 runs and Jake Fraser-McGurk delivering an impressive knock of 55.

Thanking God in every breath I take 😇
Delighted to win this one. We move ahead ⏩#RP17 pic.twitter.com/VKxAT4uak1

— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) April 13, 2024

Reflecting on the victory, Rishabh Pant underscored the team’s resilience and determination, expressing relief at the much-needed win and emphasizing the squad’s hunger for success. Despite facing challenges such as injuries, Pant remained optimistic, urging his teammates to maintain a champion’s mindset and persevere.

Speaking in the post-match presentation, Rishabh Pant stated, “Little relief, we wanted a win badly. I was talking to the boys saying we need to think like champions, we need to keep fighting hard. (On bowling) We have phases where we are not up to the mark, some individuals have to take responsibility for that. However, we stick together as a group.”

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He added, “Some things you can control, some things we can’t. (On team combination) I think we are getting closer to the right XI, but we’ve had so many injuries in this group. However, you can’t keep complaining about that. (On Fraser-McGurk) Hopefully, we’ve found our new number 3, haven’t thought too much about it. Hope he can continue.”