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Since Rishabh Pant took over DC captaincy, there has been a buzz going on. Pant became the 5th youngest captain in IPL history. DC was knocked out of the final of IPL 2020 by 5-time champions Mumbai Indians. Hence, there will be a huge onus on Pant’s shoulders to do better this season. On his journey as DC captain, Pant can break a few IPL records across the way.
Here are 3 captaincy records that Pant could break this season in the IPL:
5. Youngest captain to win the IPL
The DC team surely has what it takes to win the IPL 2021. The team will look to shine under their 23-year-old captain. With this in mind, there is a possibility that Pant might just become the youngest captain to win an IPL trophy. The record is currently held by MI skipper Rohit Sharma, who won the trophy when he was 26 years old.
4. The 1st ever captain to win an IPL with DC
Delhi Capitals never won the IPL before. However, this might turn out to be just their year. The Delhi Capitals have seen a constant rise in their performance since 2019. In 2019, DC bowed out in the semis. In 2020, DC lost the final. Therefore, there is a chance that they might win this year, under Pant’s captaincy.
3. Highest runs by a wicketkeeper batsman in a season
The current record for the most runs by a wicketkeeper-batsman is held by Indian cricketer KL Rahul. IN IPL 2020, KL Rahul was unstoppable, amassing a whopping 670 runs in just 14 games. Eventually, he was the orange cap winner that season. With Pant in sublime form, we could see KL Rahul’s record break.
2. Highest runs in maiden IPL season as captain
Kane Williamson is the current record holder for most runs in his maiden IPL season as captain. In IPL 2018, Williamson was captain of the SRH side. In 17 matches, Williamson smashed 735 runs, deservedly winning the orange cap that year. Pant could give Williamson a run for his money this year considering the form in which the former is.
1. Most victories in maiden IPL season as captain
In the first edition of the IPL in 2008, Shane Warne achieved an incredible feat that is yet to be broken. Warne was the captain of RR, and led his side to 13 victories, eventually winning the IPL 2008 edition. With DC in high spirits, there is a possibility that this record could be broken this year.