On Sunday, May 12, the Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore will play a key IPL 2024 match. However, captain Rishabh Pant won’t be available. The Indian Premier League has punished Pant for one game for his poor over-rate during DC’s May 7 match against the Rajasthan Royals.
DC, who are still in the running for the playoffs, will suffer a great deal from Pant’s absence. Without Pant, former RCB coach Mike Hesson thinks DC would find it difficult to defeat RCB in Bengaluru. With his outstanding leadership, Pant has been essential to DC’s comeback this season, making them one of the most thrilling teams to watch.
Star all-rounder Axar Patel will captain DC against RCB in Pant’s absence. During the pregame press conference, DC head coach Ricky Ponting stated that he was certain Axar could lead the club effectively in this important game.
Despite their recent four-game winning streak, RCB will find it difficult to defeat DC without Pant. Even without their suspended captain, RCB needs to be vigilant and not get comfortable against a formidable DC team.
The suspension of Pant hurts DC’s prospects of making the playoffs because a loss against RCB could make things much more difficult for them to finish in the top 4. Fans’ opinions on the IPL’s decision to suspend Pant have been divided; some have questioned the rule, while others have applauded the league for continuously enforcing it.