Pant’s Audacious Hitting Steers DC to Victory in IPL Thriller

After making an unconventional shot during the match against LSG, Rishabh Pant went on the offensive.

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Pant hit 41 runs off of just 24 balls, leading DC to victory by 6 wickets.

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The amusing self-criticism that followed his ramp shot was, "Kahan gir raha hai bhai shot marte hue, konse angle banana ki kosis kar rha."

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Pant smashed outrageously hard against LSG bowlers in a throwback manner.

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He smashed the ball out of the park while dancing down the pitch in opposition to the spinners.

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Pant used the reverse ramp and pull shots, sparing none of the pacers.

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Fraser-McGurk, making his IPL fifty-first debut, provided assistance for Pant.

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From 46 balls, the pair compiled a 77-run stand.

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Following three straight losses, DC achieved their first-ever victory over LSG.

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