• Rishabh Pant reacted to viral meme with humor after DC vs GT clash in IPL 2024.

  • Pant led as Delhi Capitals' top run-scorer with 342 runs, In the 17th season.

IPL 2024: DC captain Rishabh Pant’s cheeky response to viral meme after DC vs GT match
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Delhi Capitals’ skipper, Rishabh Pant, offered a heartfelt reaction to a hilarious meme featuring the wicketkeeper-batter after his sensational performance against Gujarat Titans (GT) on April 24. Pant played a pivotal role in securing his team’s victory over GT, led by Shubman Gill, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Good-naturedly acknowledging the humorous meme’s depiction, Pant’s response further amplified praise for his explosive and unbeaten knock of 88 runs off 43 balls. Since his return from injury in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Pant’s resurgence in batting form has emerged as a major highlight of the ongoing season.

Rishabh Pant reacts to hilarious meme

Following DC’s resounding defeat to SRH in their prior encounter during IPL 2024, Pant faced significant criticism for his cautious and restrained batting during his 44-run knock off 35 balls. In a widely circulated video, a man humorously imitated Pant’s trademark flick shot, symbolizing the DC captain’s response to his detractors from the previous match against GT.

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Pant’s Remarkable Comeback in IPL 2024

Following a serious car accident in December 2022, Pant miraculously survived and swiftly recuperated, making a remarkable return to cricket. Although he missed the Cricket World Cup 2023 due to his injury, he bounced back with confidence in IPL 2024. While initially facing challenges, Pant regained his form and proved to be phenomenal. The left-handed batter amassed 342 runs in 9 matches, boasting a blistering strike rate of 161 and an impressive average of 49. Currently, he leads as DC’s top run-scorer and holds the third position in the Orange Cap race for the 17th season.

After securing three wins in their last four matches, DC has risen to sixth place in the points table. The team’s playoff prospects now rest entirely on their performance in the upcoming matches.

Also READ: Rishabh Pant displays heartwarming gesture after DC vs GT clash; clicks photos with ground staff at Arun Jaitley Stadium | IPL 2024

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