NEW DELHI: In his return to Ranji Trophy after nearly eight years since his last appearance in 2017, Rishabh Pant endured a brief stay at the crease, scoring just 1 run from 10 deliveries for Delhi before being dismissed by Saurashtra’s Dharmendrasinh Jadeja in Rajkot.
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A notable incident occurred during the match when a devoted supporter approached Pant and touched his feet, creating a heartfelt moment that garnered significant attention amongst spectators and social media.
This act brought back memories of recent IPL matches involving CSK, where supporters have shown their reverence by touching MS Dhoni’s feet during the games.
Talking about the match, Delhi’s decision to bat first proved costly as they could only muster 188 runs before being dismissed in their first innings.
Saurashtra’s experienced campaigner Ravindra Jadeja showcased his bowling prowess by claiming five wickets, which led to Delhi’s collapse on the spinning track in Rajkot.
At stumps, Saurashtra reached 163 for the loss of five wickets, with a deficit of 25 runs. The home side’s innings was anchored by Harvik Desai, who contributed significantly with 93 runs.
