IPL 2016, GL vs DD: Twitterati react to Rishabh Pant’s maiden IPL fifty

Rishabh Pant smashed his maiden ‪‎IPL‬ fifty off just 25 balls and shared a century opening stand with Quinton de Kock.

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Rishabh Pant smashed his maiden ‪‎IPL‬ fifty off just 25 balls and shared a century opening stand with Quinton de Kock. (Source: BCCI/IPL)

Delhi Daredevils wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant scored his first IPL fifty in only his third match to lead Delhi to a eight-wicket win over Gujarat Lions on Tuesday.

The social media was abuzz praising the left-hander for his innings. Pant finished with 69 runs off 40 balls that contained nine fours and two sixes.

Pant was bought by Delhi at the auction for Rs 1.9 crore.

To let you in on an interesting stat, Rishabh Pant is18 years old…

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) 3 May 2016

The two left handlers Quinton de Kock and @RishabhPant77 have worked with supreme authority for @DelhiDaredevils.#DDvGL Made chase look easy

— Anjum Chopra (@chopraanjum) 3 May 2016

This youngster Rishabh Pant is showing glimpses of his talent. Great Hitter! Maiden IPL fifty for Pant. Well played! #DDvsGL #GLvDD

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogIeharsha) 3 May 2016

An 18-year-old Indian rookie outscoring Quinton de Kock. Bravo, Rishabh Pant!#GLvDD

— Tunku Varadarajan (@tunkuv) 3 May 2016

Young Rishabh Pant is the Man of the Match for his fluent half century tonight. Congratulations and very well played! #GLvDD

— The Gujarat Lions (@TheGujaratLions) 3 May 2016

18 years old Rishabh Pant just smashed a 25 balls half century with proper cricket shots let me say again ” with proper cricket shots “

— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) 3 May 2016

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