In the IPL 2024 clash between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, Rishabh Pant showcased exemplary leadership, guiding his team from the front. Arriving at the crease when DC faced a challenging situation at 63 for 2, Pant’s responsibility amplified.
With the task of chasing down 168 runs against a formidable LSG bowling attack, the captain’s role was pivotal, and he embraced the challenge with vigour. Partnering with debutant Jake Fraser-McGurk, Pant orchestrated a crucial 77-run partnership for the third wicket.
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Their collaboration shifted the momentum in DC’s favour, steering them toward a commanding position in the game. Fraser-McGurk’s departure, after a scintillating 55 off 35 balls, brought a momentary setback. However, Rishabh Pant continued to exhibit his prowess, showcasing his ability to anchor the innings. His aggressive yet calculated approach kept DC’s scoreboard ticking.
Displaying impeccable timing and finesse, Rishabh Pant delivered a blistering 41 runs off just 24 balls before being stumped by KL Rahul off Ravi Bishnoi’s delivery. Among his array of remarkable shots, Rishabh Pant’s reverse ramp against Marcus Stoinis in the 12th over stood out.
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Executing the shot with precision, he lofted the ball over the short third-man fielder for a boundary. This shot echoed his audacious style, reminiscent of his iconic reverse sweep against James Anderson during the 2021 Ahmedabad Test against England. Talking about the game, DC eventually got over the line in the 19th over as Tristan Stubbs finished the game with a six.
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Lucknow Super Giants (Playing XI): Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul (c & wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Yash Thakur, Arshad Khan
Delhi Capitals (Playing XI): Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Shai Hope, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Tristan Stubbs, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed
