Rishabh Pant's batting position revealed [Source: AFP]Sourav Ganguly has given a clear indication of where Rishabh Pant could feature in the Delhi Capitals batting order after making his return to the franchise ahead of IPL 2027. Notably, this is also Irani Cup 2026 winner Pant's return to Delhi after his stint with Lucknow Super Giants failed to produce the desired results. Before leaving DC, Pant had played 111 matches for DC, scoring 3,284 runs and leading the side.Ganguly reveals Pant's position in DC batting orderSpeaking on DC’s YouTube channel, newly appointed head coach, Ganguly, shared that Pant's qualities make him an ideal fit for the team's middle order. DC specifically needed a middle-order batter, as per Ganguly, and he feels Pant can fill that role perfectly. “We needed a middle-order batter, and Pant fits it perfectly. He was with us, and he played well for us. Next year, when he turns up again, I think he'll use the time and space and the matches to become a better player,” Ganguly said in a video posted by Delhi Capitals on their official YouTube channel.ALSO READILT20 2026 Full Schedule AnnouncedThe former Delhi connection and the familiarity of the ground will also be of significant help for Pant, as per Sourav Ganguly."You know he enjoys batting at the Feroz Shah Kotla (Arun Jaitley Stadium) in Delhi and hopefully we'll see the best of Pant in the years to come for the Delhi shirt," added Sourav.How Pant has been performing in his recent IPL seasons?Rishabh Pant’s recent IPL numbers show inconsistency. In 2024, he scored 446 runs in 13 innings at an average of 40.55 and a strike rate of 155.40. However, his numbers dipped sharply in 2025, when he managed only 269 runs at 24.45, with his strike rate also falling to 133.17. The 2026 season brought a partial recovery, with Pant scoring 312 runs at 28.36 and striking at 138.05. However, those are not satisfactory numbers.If DC wants Pant to be the spine of the middle order, the Indian cricketer needs to step up his consistency, not just short sparks of boundary-hitting, before the new season arrives.ALSO READAjinkya Rahane Picks Kuldeep Yadav Over Varun Chakaravarthy For 2027 World Cup
