NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals' skipper
Rishabh Pant
is poised to etch his name in IPL history during the highly anticipated match against Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Thursday evening.
Pant, aged 26, returns to the IPL arena after missing last year's edition due to injuries sustained in a road accident, aiming to become the first cricketer worldwide to achieve the milestone of playing 100 IPL matches for the Delhi Capitals.
With 99 appearances under his belt, Pant stands shoulder to shoulder with Amit Mishra as the most-capped players for Delhi. However, this match will see Pant surpass Mishra's record and complete a century of IPL appearances for the franchise.
Since assuming the captaincy in 2021 following
Shreyas Iyer
's injury, Pant has been a stalwart for Delhi, amassing 2856 runs in 98 innings and emerging as the franchise's leading run-scorer ahead of
David Warner
, who is currently more than 400-run short. His tally includes one century and 15 fifties, making him a formidable force at the crease.
Pant boasts an impressive record of 262 fours and 129 sixes, making him the only player to surpass the century mark in maximums for Delhi. Furthermore, Pant holds the distinction of the highest individual score in IPL by a Delhi Capitals batter.
In addition to his batting prowess, Pant has also taken 62 catches and effected 19 stumpings, proving his worth with the keeping gloves.
Despite a setback in their opening fixture against Punjab Kings, where Pant managed 18 runs from 13 balls, his return as captain injected renewed energy into the Delhi Capitals' camp. Eager to bounce back and secure their first points in
IPL 2024
, Pant will be eager to deliver a commanding performance against Rajasthan Royals on a historic night for the wicket-keeping batsman.
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