Is Appointing Rishabh Pant As IPL 2025 Captain A Masterstroke By LSG? Here's What Numbers Say

Rishabh Pant's IPL captaincy record [Source: @riseup_pant17/X.com]

Rishabh Pant has been a star in the Indian Premier League (IPL), proving his talent as a wicketkeeper-batter. He plays in all formats for India and is known for his aggressive batting style and energy on the field. While he has already shown his skills in Test cricket, his performance in T20 matches is equally strong.

Rishabh Pant took over as the captain of Delhi Capitals (DC) in 2021 when Shreyas Iyer was injured. However, his captaincy was interrupted in 2023 due to a serious car accident, which forced him to miss that IPL season. He made a remarkable recovery and returned as DC’s captain in IPL 2024.

Pant has played for Delhi Capitals since 2016, scoring 3,284 runs in 110 matches at an average of 35.31. He has hit one century and 18 half-centuries. When he became captain in 2021, he led the team to the playoffs that season.

For IPL 2025, Pant made history by becoming the most expensive player in IPL auction history with a record-breaking ₹27 crore deal. He will now lead Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the upcoming season.

Rishabh Pant’s Overall Captaincy Record

Pant’s captaincy performance has been decent overall. He has captained Delhi Capitals in a total of 43 matches. Out of these, he has won 23 games and lost 19. One match ended in a tie. His win percentage stands at 53.48%, while his loss percentage is 44.18%.

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Rishabh Pant's Captaincy Performance in Home and Away Matches

Away Matches as Captain

Pant has captained DC in 17 away matches. Out of these, he won 7 games and lost 9, with 1 match ending in a tie. His win/loss ratio in away games is 0.777, indicating that he has found it tougher to win on the road.

Home Matches as Captain

At home, Pant has performed significantly better as a captain. He has led DC in 18 home matches, winning 12 and losing only 6. His win/loss ratio at home is an impressive 2.000, showing that he has a strong record when playing in familiar conditions.

Rishabh Pant has had a fairly good captaincy record in the IPL. While his performance in away matches has been inconsistent, he has been much stronger in home games. 

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