Sunday , December 22 2024

Is Rishabh Pant leading in the race for T20 World Cup? KL Rahul is hitting but this player is left behind

IPL 2024: Rishabh Pant played an explosive innings against Gujarat Titans. He has performed brilliantly so far in IPL 2024. Many cricketers have praised him. Varun Aaron believes that Pant has almost sealed his ticket for the T20 World Cup 2024 but Pant's performance in IPL 2024 has been good in batting as well as wicket-keeping. Along with Pant, Team India will also keep an eye on Ishan Kishan and KL Rahul.

Rishabh Pant scored 88 runs on 43 balls against Gujarat Titans. He hit 5 fours and 8 sixes. Rishabh's direct rate in this innings was 204.65. He also scored half-centuries against KKR and CSK in IPL 2024. If we look at the list of players who have scored the most runs this season, Pant is at third place. Pant has scored 342 runs in 9 matches. His best score has been 88 runs.

Why might Pant get priority for T20 World Cup?

Team India's selection committee may have its eyes on Ishan Kishan, KL Rahul and Pant for the T20 World Cup 2024. If we talk about the player who has scored the most runs among the three players this season, then it is Pant. He has also achieved expertise in wicketkeeping. Pant has taken 10 catches and 3 stumpings this season. Rahul is also in the field. He scored 302 runs in 8 matches. Rahul has 9 catches and 2 stumps in his name. Ishaan is currently lagging behind in this race.

Varun Aaron liked Pant's performance

Indian cricketer Varun Aaron has praised Pant. He said that after his strong innings against Gujarat Titans, Rishabh Pant has almost confirmed his place for the T20 World Cup. Pant scored 88 runs against Gujarat with the help of 5 fours and 8 sixes. Delhi won this match by 4 runs.