Rishabh Pant, all of 19 years, almost took his team to victory despite having to deal with the sad loss of his father just two days ago.
Pant’s intent was clear from the getgo and he plundered 57 in what was a losing cause for the Daredevils, with the Royal Challengers Bangalore winning by just 15 runs on Saturday evening.
Here is what Twitter had to say about the teenager’s brave innings:
can't even imagine how tough this is for young rishabh pant. has just cremated his father and flown in to bangalore #RCBvDD
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) April 8, 2017
All of 19 years old... and going through so much... face tells a story. Rishabh Pant... RESPECT! #IPL
— Chetan Narula (@chetannarula) April 8, 2017
Lost his father on Wednesday...playing for #DD today. Thoughts with young Rishabh Pant #RCBvDD
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) April 8, 2017
https://t.co/60iT3Ie35T
Pant brings up his fifty off 33b! A very special innings from the brave young man! #RCBvDD #PlayBold
— Royal Challengers (@RCBTweets) April 8, 2017
For what he has gone through young rishabh pant shd play well today. Cremated his father and flown to play. Great Commitment. #DDvRCB @IPL
— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) April 8, 2017
A special innings by Rishabh Pant, however not enough to push DD all the way. Congratulations to @RCBTweets! #RangWahiJungNayi #RCBvDD
— RisingPuneSupergiant (@RPSupergiants) April 8, 2017
A big whistle for both Rishabh Pant and our Pawan Negi! Whatta talent.. #whistlepodu! Congratulations @RCBTweets!
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 8, 2017
Rishab Pant tried his best, but failed to take his team home. #IPL #RCBvDD pic.twitter.com/KFRBw8KZGe
— Khurram Siddiquee (@imKhurram12) April 8, 2017
Delhi ought to have won. For Rishab Pant #RCBvDD
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) April 8, 2017