In Match 13 of the IPL 2024 season against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Vizag on Sunday (March 31), Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper Rishabh Pant showcased his skill with a notable fifty.

Choosing to bat first, DC began strongly with David Warner and Prithvi Shaw contributing 93 runs for the opening partnership. However, their departures led to a slight setback.

Pant, entering the crease at No. 3 during the 10th over, initially played cautiously following the quick losses of Mitchell Marsh and Tristan Stubbs.

During the 18th over, Pant accelerated, striking Mustafizur Rahman for a boundary and a six. Then, in the penultimate over, he targeted Matheesha Pathirana, dispatching him for two boundaries and a maximum.

Rishabh Pant reached his fifty in 31 deliveries, sealing it with a four off Pathirana, who subsequently dismissed him for 51 runs. Pant’s innings, spanning 32 balls, included 4 fours and 3 sixes.

This fifty marks Pant’s return to form after his hiatus due to a car accident in December 2022. His contribution was pivotal as DC posted a formidable total of 191/5 in their allotted 20 overs.

Pant’s performance drew praise from the cricket community on various social media platforms.