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"Gives Delhi Capitals So Much Depth": Ex-RCB Star's Big Praise KL Rahul

Former Australia cricketer Shane Watson praised Delhi Capitals batter KL Rahul's controlled and calculated batting approach against Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday in the ongoing Indian Premier League. Speaking on Match Centre Live on JioHotstar, Watson highlighted Rahul's ability to adapt his game, demonstrating his flexibility and value to the Delhi Capitals team. "KL Rahul just did what he does best--Watson reflects on DC's batter innings against LSG. He didn't need to take risks, just played a steady hand and picked his moments. What stands out is his ability to switch gears--he's taken the game on throughout the tournament, but today he was calm, composed, and calculated. That kind of flexibility gives Delhi Capitals so much depth."JioStar expert Shane Watson said while speaking on Match Centre Live on JioHotstar.

"You Have To Make Peace": India Legend Slams Rishabh Pant's 'Frustrated' Attitude In LSG vs DC Game

Rishabh Pant endured a difficult day as his side Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) were comprehensively beaten by Delhi Capitals (DC) in IPL 2025. Pant had a day to forget with the bat, and appeared to be frustrated throughout the game, with visuals showing him having animated chats with members of LSG's support staff and his players. Pant came in to bat at No. 7 and got out for a duck, and was later shown having a heated discussion with LSG mentor Zaheer Khan.

Delhi's Rahul shows his former team what they're missing

NEW DELHI :KL Rahul has racked up 40 half-centuries in 12 seasons in the Indian Premier League but few will have given him more pleasure than the one he made for Delhi on Tuesday against Lucknow Super Giants - the team which dumped him unceremoniously last year.

"I Told You, Send Me In": Rishabh Pant's Post-Dismissal Chat With Zaheer Khan Decoded

Bought for Rs. 27 crore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction, Rishabh Pant has arguably been the biggest flop of the campaign so far. A lot was expected from the stylish left-hander who broke all salary records in the T20 league with his switch from the Delhi Capitals to Lucknow Super Giants. However, in both matches against DC, LSG suffered defeats under Pant's leadership. What was baffling on Tuesday was the fact that Pant came out to bat at the No. 7 spot, promoting the likes of Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, and David Miller over him.

After 'This Is My Ground' Act In Bengaluru, KL Rahul Does This In Lucknow

Delhi Capitals (DC) batter KL Rahul became the fastest player to reach 5,000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He achieved the milestone during DC's eight-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Tuesday. Rahul reached the elusive milestone in 130 innings and beat the likes of David Warner (135), Virat Kohli (157), AB de Villiers (161) and Shikhar Dhawan (168) in the list. While facing his former team that he had captained in IPL 2024 before being released by the franchise following a fiery encounter with the owner of the franchise, Rahul scored a slow and steady unbeaten 57 off 44 deliveries to cross the line and claim a massive victory.

Frustrated Rishabh Pant Has Animated Chat With Zaheer Khan On LSG Bench, Video Viral

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant was spotted having a chat with team mentor Zaheer Khan during their IPL 2025 match against the Delhi Capitals (DC) on Tuesday. Pant dropped himself down to number seven and faced just two balls before being bowled by Mukesh Kumar on the final delivery of LSG's innings. Pant's decision to demote himself was heavily criticised by fans and experts as LSG slumped to a thumping eight-wicket loss to DC. During LSG's innings, a camera spotted Pant, who was padded up to bat, having an intense chat with Zaheer.

Rishabh Pant's Bizarre Logic For Coming To Bat At No.7 In Last Over vs DC: "To Capitalise..."

A dejected Rishabh Pant sounded hardly convincing as he explained the rationale behind coming in to bat as low as number seven, promoting the likes of Abdul Samad in his team's eight-wicket thrashing at the hands of Delhi Capitals on Tuesday. Batting first, LSG managed only 159 for 6 with Pant scoring a duck coming in at No.7 with only two balls remaining in the innings. The promotion of Samad backfired as he managed only 2 off 8 balls.

IPL 2025 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap: KL Rahul's Half-Century vs LSG Takes DC Closer To Playoffs

Delhi Capitals registered a thumping victory over Lucknow Super Giants in their IPL 2025 match on Tuesday at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. Opting to bowl first, DC restricted LSG to 159/6 with pacer Mukesh Kumar scalping four wickets. Later, DC chased down the target in just 17.5 overs and eight wickets in hand with KL Rahul and Abishek Porel hitting half-centuries. This was DC's sixth victory after eight games while for LSG, it was fourth loss after nine matches.

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"Gives Delhi Capitals So Much Depth": Ex-RCB Star's Big Praise KL Rahul

"You Have To Make Peace": India Legend Slams Rishabh Pant's 'Frustrated' Attitude In LSG vs DC Game

Delhi's Rahul shows his former team what they're missing

"I Told You, Send Me In": Rishabh Pant's Post-Dismissal Chat With Zaheer Khan Decoded

After 'This Is My Ground' Act In Bengaluru, KL Rahul Does This In Lucknow

Frustrated Rishabh Pant Has Animated Chat With Zaheer Khan On LSG Bench, Video Viral

Rishabh Pant's Bizarre Logic For Coming To Bat At No.7 In Last Over vs DC: "To Capitalise..."

IPL 2025 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap: KL Rahul's Half-Century vs LSG Takes DC Closer To Playoffs