During a Delhi Premier League match between Purani Dilli 6 and South Delhi Superstarz, Indian cricket team wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant surprised everyone by bowling the final over. Pant, who has never bowled in an international match before, attempted spin bowling with the Superstarz needing just 1 run to win. The video of Pant’s bowling quickly went viral on social media, with many users drawing connections to Gautam Gambhir’s recent appointment as India’s head coach. Since Gambhir’s appointment, players like Suryakumar Yadav, Shubman Gill, and Rohit Sharma have taken up bowling roles in matches against Sri Lanka.
South Delhi Superstarz secured a three-wicket victory over Purani Dilli 6 in the opening match of the inaugural Delhi Premier League T20, thanks to remarkable fifties from skipper Ayush Badoni and Priyansh Arya at Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Rishabh pant bowlingpic.twitter.com/QvM7tFZLcu
—(@twitfrenzy_) August 17, 2024
Arpit Rana’s 59 off 41 and Vansh Bedi’s 47 off 19 helped Purani Dilli 6 set a target of 197/3 in 20 overs, which South Delhi Superstarz successfully chased down in 19.1 overs.
In GG Era Every Batsman And even Keeper Can Bowl.
Pant is a Leg Spinner. pic.twitter.com/0HM0LH91QW
— Kim Jong OF Cricket(@kimjongofcrick) August 17, 2024
South Delhi Superstarz had a strong start to their run chase, scoring 73 runs in the Powerplay, with Priyansh Arya and Sarthak Ray leading the charge.
Rishabh Pant showing his ability in the Delhi Premier League And also showing his bowling skill tonight !
Remember, this is GG Era !#RishabhPant is a bowler now !
pic.twitter.com/izCNzbpqj6 pic.twitter.com/viB97siqAT
— CricStrick (@CricStrickAP) August 17, 2024
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