Rishabh Pant’s Half-Century Leads Delhi Capitals to Victory Over Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2024
In a thrilling match at the 2024 Indian Premier League, Rishabh Pant showcased his talent with a brilliant half-century to lead Delhi Capitals to victory over Chennai Super Kings. Pant’s innings of 51 runs from 32 balls, along with David Warner’s 52 from 35, helped Delhi post a formidable total of 191-5 in Visakhapatnam.
This victory was particularly special for Pant, as it marked his first half-century since returning from a 14-month injury absence following a serious car accident in December 2022. The 26-year-old wicketkeeper-batter had endured a challenging road to recovery, with head, back, and leg injuries that required surgery.
Mukesh Kumar’s impressive bowling performance of 3-21 restricted Chennai to 171-6 in their chase, securing a 20-run win for Delhi. This result handed defending champions Chennai their first defeat of the season, while Delhi picked up their first win after starting with two losses.
Pant’s return to form was met with a standing ovation as he walked off the field after being dismissed by Matheesha Pathirana. The Delhi captain expressed his satisfaction with his performance, stating, “[I] took my time initially because I haven’t played much cricket, but I kept believing I could change the match.”
In another match on Sunday, Gujarat Titans secured their second win of the season by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets. Sai Sudharsan top-scored with 45, supported by David Miller’s unbeaten 44, as Gujarat chased down their target of 163 with five balls to spare.
With the IPL season heating up, fans can look forward to more exciting matches ahead. Stay tuned for the latest updates and commentary on the BBC Sport website and app.