On Friday, April 12, Rishabh Pant led the Delhi Capitals with authority, putting them in a dominant position in the match against Lucknow Super Giants at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
Rishabh Pant Smashed An Excellent Reverse Scoop Off Marcus Stoinis
Pant stepped onto the pitch when Delhi Capitals were facing a challenging situation, losing Prithvi Shaw early in the seventh over. At 63 for 2 while chasing 168, the team needed their captain to step up against a formidable opponent known for defending totals. Pant rose to the occasion admirably.
Pant and debutant Jake Fraser-McGurk formed a vital partnership, adding 77 runs for the third wicket, steering Delhi Capitals into a dominant position. However, their stand was broken by Naveen-ul-Haq, who dismissed Fraser-McGurk. The Australian newcomer departed after scoring an impressive 55 runs off 35 balls, featuring two boundaries and five sixes.
Six runs after Fraser-McGurk’s dismissal, Rishabh Pant also fell. The Delhi Capitals captain was stumped by KL Rahul while attempting a big shot against Ravi Bishnoi, after dancing down the track. Pant departed after contributing a crucial 41 runs from just 24 balls.
During his innings, Pant played some exceptional shots, with one particular stroke standing out. It occurred in the 12th over, against Marcus Stoinis.
On the fourth delivery of the over, the LSG all-rounder delivered a slower ball outside the off stump. Rishabh Pant executed a reverse ramp shot, guiding the ball over the short third-man fielder for a boundary. This shot resembled one he played against England’s James Anderson during the Ahmedabad Test in 2021.
Watch the shot from Rishabh Pant:
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As of the time of writing this report, DC was at 161 for 4 in the 18th over of the game. With just seven runs required from over two overs, they are poised to return to winning ways.
