In the enthralling clash between the Delhi Capitals and the Gujarat Titans, Rishabh Pant’s six off Mohit Sharma’s slower delivery was more than just a big hit—it was a display of masterful batting prowess. Opting to bowl first, Gujarat Titans found initial success, dismissing three of Delhi’s top-order batsmen within the powerplay.
However, the match took a turn when Rishabh Pant and Axar Patel formed a formidable partnership, steering their team to 224/4 in 20 overs. As the momentum shifted in favour of the home team, Pant’s vintage batting came to the forefront. Facing Mohit Sharma’s deceptive slower deliveries, Pant remained undeterred.
On the final delivery of the 16th over, Mohit Sharma pitched a full-length ball outside off, banking on his signature slower ball tactic. Yet, Rishabh Pant was ready, carefully gauging the delivery and positioning himself accordingly.
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With precision timing and unwavering courage, Rishabh Pant crouched slightly and unleashed a powerful stroke, sending the ball soaring over long-off for a maximum. This display of skill and audacity earned Pant crucial runs, with 31 coming off Mohit Sharma’s final over alone, including four towering sixes.
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By the end of his innings, Rishabh Pant remained unbeaten on 88 off just 43 deliveries, leaving Mohit Sharma to concede a record-breaking 73 runs in his four overs. Pant’s exceptional batting not only propelled Delhi Capitals to a commanding total but also showcased his ability to dominate even the most challenging bowling attacks.
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Delhi Capitals (Playing XI): Prithvi Shaw, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abishek Porel, Shai Hope, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar
Gujarat Titans (Playing XI): Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Shubman Gill (c), David Miller, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Noor Ahmad, Mohit Sharma, Sandeep Warrier
