By Chirag - Apr 22, 2025 03:47 PM
Rishabh Pant, the explosive Indian wicketkeeper-batter, has been one of the most talked-about players in the IPL. After spending several successful seasons with Delhi Capitals (DC), he made a high-profile switch to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) ahead of IPL 2025 for a staggering INR 27 crore. In the IPL 2025, though, his first matchup with his old team was little to remember.
His old teammate Kuldeep Yadav dismissed Pant for a duck in his only game against the Delhi Capitals this season. This marked a disappointing return against the franchise where he once thrived as a captain and match-winner. His overall record against DC now stands at:
Given his history with DC, this was an underwhelming performance, especially considering the expectations surrounding his mega-auction price tag.
While Pant has only faced DC once in his IPL career, his stats against some of their key bowlers in past seasons reveal interesting trends:
Pant has struggled against Kuldeep, managing only 23 runs off 25 balls while being dismissed twice. His strike rate of 92.0 against the left-arm wrist-spinner suggests difficulty in scoring freely.
Interestingly, Pant has dominated Axar Patel, smashing 23 runs off just 3 balls without getting dismissed. His astonishing strike rate of 766.67 shows how aggressively he has taken on Axar in the past.
While Pant has scored quickly against Mohit Sharma (strike rate of 255.56), he has also been dismissed multiple times, indicating a high-risk approach.
Pant’s struggles against DC mirror his inconsistent form in IPL 2025. In seven matches so far, he has scored:
Given his record-breaking price tag, Pant is under immense pressure to perform. While he has shown flashes of brilliance (like his 63-run knock), his inability to convert starts into big scores has raised concerns.
With LSG likely to face DC again in the tournament, Pant will have another opportunity to prove himself against his former team. His past struggles against Kuldeep Yadav will be a key battle to watch, while his dominance over Axar Patel could be a silver lining.
For now, Pant’s record against DC remains underwhelming, but if there’s one player who can flip the script with a blistering innings, it’s Rishabh Pant.
If Pant wants to justify his massive price tag, he must step up in future encounters against Delhi Capitals and other opponents. The cricketing world will be watching closely.
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