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"Rishabh Pant Has A Big Role To Play": Former India Batter On Delhi Capitals' Playoff Hopes

Former Delhi Capitals assistant coach Mohammad Kaif feels skipper Rishabh Pant is the backbone of their batting line-up. Though he has scored just one half-century so far this season, Pant has got good starts and scored runs in patches. In 11 games so far, the wicketkeeper-batter has scored 281 runs at an average of 31.22. Speaking ahead of DC's game against Rajasthan Royals, Kaif said Pant has looked in good touch and only needs to convert starts into big scores.

"Calling The Shots": Former India Cricketer Impressed By Rishabh Pant's Captaincy

The Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals sealed a decisive eight-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Wednesday to keep their playoff hopes alive in IPL 2022. So far, DC have won six games from 12 outings, and sit fifth in the points table. Following the conclusion of the match, former India all-rounder Ajay Jadeja felt that Pant has done a fine job while leading the team. Jadeja also said that DC head coach Ricky Ponting worked closely with Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant, but backed the young wicketkeeper-batter to lead the side.

IPL 2022: Prithvi Shaw has typhoid or something like that, the doctor told me - DC captain Rishabh Pant

Delhi Capitals' skipper Rishabh Pant on Wednesday said opening batter Prithvi Shaw could be suffering from typhoid. Speaking after the Capitals' eight-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals, which kept their Indian Premier League playoff hopes alive, Pant said they missed Shaw at the top of the order. "We miss him but we can't control that. He has typhoid or something like that is what the doctor told me," Pant said at the post-match presentation ceremony.

"Has Typhoid Or Something Like That": Rishabh Pant On Prithvi Shaw

Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant on Wednesday said his opener Prithvi Shaw could be suffering from typhoid. Speaking after the Capitals' eight-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals, which kept their IPL playoffs hopes alive, Pant said they missed Shaw at the top of the order. "We miss him but we can't control that. He has typhoid or something like that is what the doctor told me," Pant said at the post-match presentation ceremony.

IPL 2022: DC skipper Pant happy with close to perfect game, RR's Samson rues lack of runs and wickets

Delhi Capitals' skipper Rishabh Pant reckoned at the toss that anything in the range of 140-160 would be a good target for them to chase down against Rajasthan Royals at the DY Patil Stadium on Wednesday. His words turned out to be true, as the pace trio of Mitchell Marsh, Chetan Sakariya and Anrich Nortje took two wickets each to restric Rajasthan to 160/6 and then DC chased the total down with ease to win by eight wickets. All-rounder Marsh came out to lead the run-chase with a 62-ball 89 while David Warner hanged around to play the anchor role, remaining unbeaten on 52 off 41 balls as Delhi earned a crucial win with 11 balls to spare, which has kept them alive in the race to playoffs. "It was close to a perfect game as, I believe, there is always space for improvement. On these kind of wickets where there is little turn, you can go either way. I am happy we bowled first. I thought 140-160 was a good score and said so at the toss, and we got there," said Pant after the match.

Watch: "A Super Sei-yaaaaan" Welcome For Ricky Ponting in Delhi Capitals Team Bus Will Leave You In Splits

Delhi Capitals have endured a hard season in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. They lies in the mid-table with qualification for the play-offs looking a tricky affair. The Ricky Ponting-coached side, however, is not out of race and can still advance provided other results go their way too. The mood in the DC camp remains upbeat though and it was visible when the squad was boarding the bus for the match against Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday.

IPL 2022, RR vs DC LIVE Updates: Chetan Sakariya Sends Back Jos Buttler Early

IPL 2022 RR vs DC Live Score: Chetan Sakariya has struck early for Delhi Capitals and he has picked up the crucial wicket of Jos Buttler.Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant won the toss and chose to bowl against Rajasthan Royals. RR openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler are off to a cautious start.

IPL 2022: Irfan Pathan Backs Rajasthan Royals To Win Against Delhi Capitals And Secure Playoffs Berth

Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan has backed Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals to win their next game against Delhi Capitals and book the playoff berth in the IPL 2022. Rajasthan Royals are currently placed at the third spot in the points table with 14 points in 11 games in the most exciting IPL season and the men in pink are just one win away from getting qualified into the top-four stage. Pathan believes the Royals are a quality side with the tournament's highest run-getting and leading wicket-taker in their ranks.

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"Rishabh Pant Has A Big Role To Play": Former India Batter On Delhi Capitals' Playoff Hopes

"Calling The Shots": Former India Cricketer Impressed By Rishabh Pant's Captaincy

IPL 2022: Prithvi Shaw has typhoid or something like that, the doctor told me - DC captain Rishabh Pant

"Has Typhoid Or Something Like That": Rishabh Pant On Prithvi Shaw

IPL 2022: DC skipper Pant happy with close to perfect game, RR's Samson rues lack of runs and wickets

Watch: "A Super Sei-yaaaaan" Welcome For Ricky Ponting in Delhi Capitals Team Bus Will Leave You In Splits

IPL 2022, RR vs DC LIVE Updates: Chetan Sakariya Sends Back Jos Buttler Early

IPL 2022: Irfan Pathan Backs Rajasthan Royals To Win Against Delhi Capitals And Secure Playoffs Berth