Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant marked a special occasion in tonight's IPL 2024 match against Rajasthan Royals. Presented with a special jersey, he became the first player to reach 100 appearances for the Delhi-based franchise.
This return to competitive cricket comes after a 15-month absence due to a car accident in late 2022. The injury sidelined him from IPL 2023 and the 2023 ODI World Cup.
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Pant's return was met with an emotional reception from fans, players, and staff. He contributed 18 runs off 13 deliveries with two boundaries and a crucial stumping against Punjab Kings in the previous match.
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"I try to give my 200% on each and every thing," Pant said before tonight's match. "That's how I look at things. Results matter, but you keep doing the process, and whatever comes when you give your all, you take it as it is."
Pant enters the match with impressive IPL stats:
- 2,856 runs in 99 matches
- Average: 34.41
- Strike Rate: 147.90
- 1 century and 15 half-centuries
- 65 catches and 19 stumpings
