In a staggering showdown between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals (DC) in IPL 2024, DC faced a devastating 67-run defeat. The aftermath sees netizens pointing fingers at none other than DC’s skipper, Rishabh Pant, holding his batting directly responsible for the dismal outcome.
Last night, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) set an imposing target of 267 runs for Delhi Capitals (DC) to chase down. DC commenced strongly, maintaining a brisk run rate early on. However, momentum waned in the middle overs, notably as Rishabh Pant struggled to find his rhythm. During the initial phase of his innings, Pant’s strike rate languished below 100, signifying a sluggish start for the captain.
Despite his attempts to unleash powerful shots, Rishabh Pant struggled to find his timing, often losing his balance in the process. These shortcomings added fuel to the criticism he faced following DC’s defeat in the IPL showdown. Netizens were quick to point fingers at Pant, with one user expressing, “Rishabh Pant delivering a criminal innings on the Delhi Highway,” while another lamented, “Pant maintained a mere 100 strike rate for nearly 30 balls in a crucial chase of 267.”
A social media user raised a valid question: why wasn’t Rishabh Pant among the top 4 batsmen when DC needed to chase over 250 runs? Eventually, when he did enter the crease, his 45 runs off 35 balls failed to ignite the chase, proving detrimental. Credit must be given to the SRH bowlers for their disciplined performance, refraining from offering any easy scoring opportunities.
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“DC’s Pursuit Falls Short Against SRH’s Mammoth Total in IPL 2024 Showdown”
Delhi Capitals’ captain Rishabh Pant struggled to find his rhythm as the team attempted to chase down a monumental target of 267 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) clash on Saturday. It was the young Australian, Jake Fraser-McGurk, who injected some hope into DC’s pursuit with his explosive 18-ball 65, but unfortunately, other batsmen failed to match his tempo. Despite facing the most deliveries at the crease, Pant’s innings, which yielded 44 runs off 35 balls, lacked the necessary acceleration, leaving much to be desired.
“DC Captain Rishabh Pant Acknowledges Team’s Catch-Up Game in IPL 2024 Encounter Despite Batting Critique”
Following the match, Pant conceded that his team found themselves playing catch-up for the majority of the game. While the powerplay phase undoubtedly proved pivotal, with DC conceding the advantage due to subpar bowling, Pant himself faced criticism from fans for his lackluster performance with the bat throughout the match.
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