In a display of his prowess behind the stumps, Delhi Capitals’ skipper Rishabh Pant showcased his remarkable wicketkeeping skills with a stunning catch to dismiss Gujarat Titans’ David Miller. Pant, who is making a strong comeback in the IPL 2024 season, has been impressive both with the bat and behind the wickets, reaffirming his position as a top-notch gloveman.
The crucial catch occurred during the 5th over of the match, as David Miller attempted to fend off a delivery from Ishant Sharma. Despite the ball taking a slight nick off Miller’s bat and hitting his hip, Rishabh Pant exhibited lightning reflexes as he lunged to his right to complete the catch.
Initially unsure, Rishabh Pant was urged to go for the review by his teammates, including Ishant and Jake Fraser-McGurk. The subsequent DRS confirmed the faint nick, leading to Miller’s dismissal. Delhi Capitals’ bowlers displayed precision after winning the toss and electing to bowl first.
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Shubman Gill fell victim to Ishant Sharma, while Wriddhiman Saha’s return ended disappointingly as he chopped a delivery onto his stumps. Sai Sudharsan’s dismissal, failing to beat a throw from Sumit Kumar, added to Gujarat Titans’ woes. DC coach Ricky Ponting expressed satisfaction with his team’s fielding efforts, a concern for the side earlier in the season.
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Rishabh Pant’s brilliance continued as he executed a flawless stumping of Abhinav Manohar off Tristan Stubbs’ delivery, further denting GT’s batting lineup. The match showcased Pant’s instrumental role not only as a captain but also as a proficient wicketkeeper, contributing significantly to Delhi Capitals’ fielding dominance in the IPL encounter.
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Gujarat Titans (Playing XI): Shubman Gill (c), Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Sai Sudharsan, Abhinav Manohar, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohit Sharma, Noor Ahmad, Spencer Johnson, Sandeep Warrier
Delhi Capitals (Playing XI): Prithvi Shaw, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Tristan Stubbs, Shai Hope, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Axar Patel, Sumit Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed
