WATCH: Rishabh Pant hits Leg-spin against South Delhi Superstarz in DPL 2024

Rishabh Pant surprised the fans during the opening game i Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2024 for showing off his leggy skills Purani Dilli 6. The game, which was on Saturday (August 17) against South Delhi Superstarzmarked Pant’s unexpected foray into bowling, a role he has never played in international cricket or Indian Premier League (IPL).

Brave move from Rishabh Pant in the last over

In a thrilling performance, Pant stepped up to bowl the final over of the match with South Delhi Superstarz needing one run to clinch victory. His first game as a bowler ended almost immediately, as the match ended with his first dismissal, resulting in the loss of Purani Dilli for 6. Apart from his major role as a wicketkeeper, Pant’s decision to bowl added an interesting twist to the game.

Here is the video:

Rishabh Pant Bowling has surprised everyone by bowling his arm in the Delhi Premier League! His first delivery? Full cheek thrust! 🎯🔥 #Cricket #RishabhPant pic.twitter.com/FxqdkSDOWG

– Sohil Jain (@sohiljain897) August 18, 2024

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Pant performance

Pant played well with the bat at the beginning of the match, scoring 35 runs in 32 balls. Although he has played with batting lately T20 World Cup he was below par, he excelled as India’s wicketkeeper.

Now, his bowling debut in the Delhi Premier League has sparked discussions about the changing role of the players under the guidance of the current Indian coaching staff, including the head coach. Gautam Gambhir.

The first season of Delhi Premier League T20

The Delhi Premier League T20 kicked off with a grand opening ceremony at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, featuring a star-studded performance. The Badshah and an actress Sonam Bajwa. The tournament aims to bring together the best men’s and women’s cricketers, and the matches are scheduled to continue until September 8, 2024.

As fans continue to talk about Pant’s unexpected bowling, DPL 2024 promises to bring exciting moments and showcase the skills of its players throughout the tournament.

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