IPL 2019: Twitter was all praise for Rishabh Pant for his 78 not out in RR vs DC match.
Rishabh Pant scored a blistering 78 not out to give Delhi Capitals a six-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League on Monday. Pant hits six fours and four sixes during his 36-ball innings as he took Delhi to the big target of 192 in Jaipur with four balls to spare.
Shikhar Dhawan got Delhi Capitals off to a rollicking start with a barrage of fours and sixes, adding 72 runs for the opening wicket with Prithvi Shaw in only 7.3 overs. But it was Pant, who played the most influential role in DC's win, finishing it off with a six. It was a mature knock by Pant, who reached his half century in 26 balls.
Earlier, blending panache with power, Ajinkya Rahane roared back to form with a scintillating century and propelled Rajasthan Royals to 191 for six.
1. Cricketing world hails Rishabh Pant
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Cricket experts were all praise for the innings played by Rishabh Pant.
Rishabh Pant is a match winner. Sooner than later, he will command that respect... only a matter of time... #RRvsDC @RishabPant777 @DelhiCapitals @IPL
— Anjum Chopra (@chopraanjum) April 22, 2019
After Mahi’s heroics yesterday, the turn for his prodigy to show what he is made of. Rishabh Pant- Bowlers ka aur Match ka bhi Anth. #RRvDC
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) April 22, 2019
Rishabh Pant..boy... this guy is hard to fathom but such a joy to watch! What an innings! #RRvDC
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) April 22, 2019
Rishabh Pant will be very proud of this innings. Difference between promise and what a proper pro does. Look forward to seeing many more of these.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 22, 2019
2. Rishabh Pant wins praise from fans
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Cricket fans on Twitter also praised the mixture of maturity and aggression shown by Rishabh Pant in this innings.
The best time to watch a big hitting batsman is when he's still young enough to be fearless and at times super-aggressive, but has just enough experience to put it all together.
— Chinmay Bhogle (@chinmaybhogle) April 22, 2019
Rishabh Pant is at that stage and he's an absolute joy to watch.
Left out of the World Cup squad. Heart broken but chin up. Sees his team through in a tricky finish and leads them to the top of the table. 21 year old Rishabh Pant came of age today. #IPL2019 #RRvDC
— cricBC (@cricBC) April 22, 2019
3. Pant for World Cup?
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As expected there were many calls for his inclusion in the World Cup squad.
If @RishabPant777 is not good enough to be in the Indian World Cup squad, then I don’t know anything of a game that has been a life passion.. he is a fearless new age player with the X factor.. #RishabhPant #RRvDC
— Citizen/नागरिक/Dost Rajdeep (@sardesairajdeep) April 22, 2019
I so hope BCCI regrets not taking Rishabh Pant in the WC Squad.#RRvDC
— Vaishali (@ishusaini_24) April 22, 2019
*After a brilliant finish to the match*
— Edgy Humour (@funny_maymay_) April 22, 2019
Rishabh Pant to Selectors be like:#RRvsDC pic.twitter.com/hfVNTTf4y1
