In the Indian Premier League on Wednesday, Delhi Capitals defeated Gujarat Titans in an exciting match thanks to a dominant half-century (88*) from Rishabh Pant. Leading from the front, Pant and Axar Patel had a scorching partnership of 113 runs, which helped DC reach a commanding total of 224 for 4 in an important match that they had to win.
With five boundaries and eight massive sixes in just 43 balls, Pant scored an impressive 88 not out in a mature and explosive performance. In addition, his performance gave the national selectors a helpful reminder just in time for India to unveil their much-awaited T20 World Cup roster.
Alongside Pant, Axar Patel was also a vital member of the team, scoring a quick 66 off 43 balls after moving up to the number three spot. Delhi’s dominant score was established by the pair’s aggressive batting style, which also put tremendous pressure on the Gujarat Titans’ bowling attack.
Sai Sudarshan and David Miller of the Gujarat Titans responded with heroic half-centuries, but they were unable to stave off Rashid Khan’s late charge. Gujarat had optimism thanks to Sudarshan’s explosive 65 off 29 balls and Miller’s fast-bowling 55 off 23, but their doom came from the increasing required run rate.
Gujarat Titans lost by four runs in the end, despite Rashid Khan’s valiant cameo in the last overs; Delhi Capitals’ Mukesh Kumar held his composure in the crucial final over.
