Huge setback for DC as Rishabh Pant to miss the important game against RCB, See details

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Teja Devathoti
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Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant, the captain of Delhi Capitals (DC), has been suspended for one match due to a breach of the IPL Code of Conduct. This suspension comes as a significant setback for DC, as Pant will miss the crucial fixture against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Sunday.

Rishabh Pant’s suspension

The suspension was imposed due to Pant’s team maintaining a slow over-rate during the match against Rajasthan Royals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi on May 7. This was Pant’s third over-rate breach this IPL. As a result, Pant has been fined INR 30 Lakh, and the rest of the members of the DC playing XI have also been individually fined.

This suspension could potentially impact DC’s playoff chances. DC are currently in the 5th spot in the league table and are tied in points with CSK and LSG. With only two games left, one against RCB and one against LSG, every match is crucial for DC’s playoff hopes.

Pant’s absence in the upcoming match is a significant blow for DC. He has been instrumental in DC’s revival this season, especially after a poor start. With the help of Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, and Jake Fraser-McGurk, DC have turned out to be one of the most exciting teams to watch in both aspects of the game.

Pant’s masterful captaincy was evident in their away game against GT, where DC bowled out GT for just 89 runs, earning Pant the Player of the Match award. His leadership skills and strategic acumen will be sorely missed in the upcoming match against RCB.

However, this suspension also presents an opportunity for other players in the team to step up and perform in Pant’s absence. It will be interesting to see who will take up the mantle of captaincy and how the team will adjust their strategies without Pant.

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