IPL 2021: Rishabh Pant Eyeing Special Milestone In The Game Against Rajasthan Royals
Published - 25 Sep 2021, 04:20 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:56 AM
The swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batsman and captain of Delhi Capitals (DC) Rishabh Pant is just 56 runs away from becoming the leading run-scorer of the Delhi franchise in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Currently the legendary Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag is the highest run-getter for Delhi in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with 2382 runs in 86 games at an average of 29.77 and a strike rate of 158.37.
In his highly impressive career, Sehwag has also been able to smash 17 half-centuries and one century.
Talking about skipper of Delhi Capitals Rishabh Pant, he is currently sitting at 2nd spot in the leading run-getters list with a tally of 2327 runs. Notably, Pant has smashed his runs in 77 games at an average of 35.80 and strike rate of 150.03. Also, he has smashed one century and 14 fifties.
Rishabh Pant has been one of the most consistent batsmen for Delhi Capitals, the DC captain has already scored 248 runs at an average of 41.33 with his highest score being 58* in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021.
The explosive wicketkeeper-batsman will be looking forward to surpassing Virender Sehwag in the match against Rajasthan Royals at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Saturday.
Bowling Fast Is Not Something I Think About When I Am On The Field – Delhi Capitals Pacer Anrich Nortje
The South African pacer Anrich Nortje has told that he doesn’t think about bowling fast when he is on the field he said he just tries to hit the length perfectly.
“It is a question I get a lot. It (bowling fast) is not something I think about when I am on the field. Obviously, when you are training and are working on your strength, that is when you think about it. This is what motivates me, when I am on the field, I am just trying to hit the length,” said Nortje while replying to an ANI query during a virtual press conference. (ANI)
