Chasing the167-run target set by LSG at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, Rishabh Pant fascinated fans with his shots. The wicketkeeper is known for his unique shot selection, even for fast bowlers. Pant showed his class with his brilliant shot making in the crucial game for the Delhi Capitals, who are languishing in the ninth position in the table.
In the 12th over, Marcus Stoinis was bowling well in the first three deliveries, giving away just 2 runs. Fraser-McGurk ran a single, giving Rishabh Pant strike. The full delivery by Stoinis was reverse ramped to perfection by the Delhi skipper. The delivery flew over the short third leg to reach the boundary. The over went for 10 runs.
Rishabh Pant stuns Marcus Stoinis
Social media users were impressed by the magnificent shot selection by Pant. Others were glad that the vintage Rishabh Pant is back after the injury. Pant is known for playing similar shots in test cricket as well.
Records broken by Pant
Rishabh Pant also reached 3000 runs in IPL, becoming the first player for Delhi Capitals to reach the mark. He was eventually dismissed by Ravi Bishnoi for 41, getting stumped by KL Rahul. The damage was already done for Lucknow.
