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Rishabh Pant’s Record For Delhi Capitals In IPL History



Rishabh Pant for Delhi Capitals - (Source: AFP)Rishabh Pant for Delhi Capitals - (Source: AFP)

On Tuesday, June 23, IPL confirmed that Rishabh Pant has completed a move back to Delhi Capitals. In a massive trade, the star keeper-batter has returned to Delhi, and Kuldeep Yadav has completed a move to Lucknow Super Giants.

Pant took a massive paycut and has joined Delhi Capitals for just 15 crores, a whopping 12 crores deduction from his 27 crore salary for LSG. A faction of fans are worried because the trade has not happened when Pant is in his best form. On the contrary, Pant is struggling for runs.

Rishabh Pant Returns To Delhi Amid Struggle

Notably, the left-handed batter made his IPL debut with the Delhi Capitals in 2016. He played for the JSW and GMR owned franchise till 2024, which is when he asked for a change. Eventually, Pant moved to LSG, where he stayed for two years.

During his two years, the southpaw only amassed 581 runs in 26 innings, averaging just 22.3. Under Pant’s leadership, Lucknow Super Giants failed to qualify for the playoffs and eventually resigned. Now, since Pant is back to Delhi Capitals, this article will shed light on his record with the Delhi Capitals.

What is Rishabh Pant’s Record For Delhi Capitals?

For Delhi Capitals, Pant has played 110 innings, scoring 3284 runs. The southpaw averages 35.31 and has a strike-rate of 148.93. The 28-year-old has a century and also 18 fifty-plus scores.

Criteria
Data
Innings110
Runs
3284
Average35.31
Strike-Rate148.93
100/501/17

Major Milestones For Delhi Capitals

  • Scored first and only IPL century in 2018.
  • Best season with the bat came in 2018 when he scored 684 runs in 14 innings, averaging 52.62.
  • Played IPL final in 2020
  • Became Delhi Capitals' captain in 2021

Rishabh Pant's Record For Delhi Capitals As Captain

As mentioned above, Delhi Capitals have had Rishabh as their captain and now there are chances that he might return for another stint. Therefore, let's also look at Rishabh Pant's record as Delhi Capitals captain.

Criteria
Data
Innings42
Runs
1205
Average35.44
Strike-Rate143.96
100/500/6

As a captain, he hasn't had the best of performances. The left-handed batter has captained Delhi Capitals in 42 innings, scoring 1205 runs, averaging 35.44. His strike-rate has 143.96. 

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The 28-year-old has not scored a solitary century, but just six fifties.

Rishabh Pant's Record For Delhi Capitals As A Player

Criteria
Data
Innings68
Runs
2079
Average35.23
Strike-Rate151.97
100/501/12

As a player, Pant has played 68 innings for Delhi Capitals, scoring 2079 runs. He has averaged 35.23, which includes a century and 12 fifty-plus scores. The stats clearly shows that Pant has been a better player for Delhi Capitals without the burden of captaincy.

Rishabh Pant's Record For Delhi Capitals At Home And Away

At Home

Criteria
Data
Innings43
Runs
1364
Average34.97
Strike-Rate156.78
100/501/9

Even at home, which is the Arun Jaitley Stadium, the former LSG captain averages around 35. He has played 43 innings and scored 1364 runs, averaging 34.97. He has a solitary century and nine fifties to his name.

Away

Criteria
Data
Innings67
Runs
1920
Average35.55
Strike-Rate143.83
100/500/9

Away from home, Rishabh Pant has played 67 innings, he has scored 1920 runs. He averages 35.55, with a strike-rate of 143.83. He has 9 fifties to his name.

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