Losing the coin toss, Delhi found themselves tasked with setting a target against Punjab Kings in the inaugural day game of IPL 2024. Delhi’s innings commenced on a promising note, amassing 74 runs while losing two wickets by the conclusion of the eighth over.
Although David Warner’s departure on the final delivery of the eighth over tempered the mood, anticipation swirled with Rishabh Pant’s return to competitive cricket after a hiatus of 454 days.
The DC captain endured a sluggish start, mustering merely four runs from his initial six deliveries. His struggle was palpable, exemplified by his first boundary, a stroke of luck as Harshal Patel grassed a straightforward catch at deep midwicket.
Pant managed to drive one past the boundary in the 13th over, but his innings was cut short moments later, mishitting a slower bouncer.
Rishabh Pant after getting out after a long time!!
— Aryan Bhardwaj (@HackSplitter) March 23, 2024
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Look who is out in the middle to bat đ
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 23, 2024
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Subsequent events garnered attention on social media, as Pant’s visible frustration in the dugout became a topic of discussion. However, a heartening sight ensued as the Indian stalwart received consolation from his head coach, a gesture that resonated with Twitter users across the platform.
