Rishabh Pant, one of the most explosive wicketkeeper-batters in the Indian Premier League (IPL), is set to lead Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 2025 season opener against his former team, Delhi Capitals (DC). As he gears up for the season, many are curious about his performance against left-arm spinners. While he boasts an aggressive batting style, his record against this type of bowling has shown some weaknesses. Let’s take a closer look at Pant’s stats against left-arm spinners in the IPL.
Rishabh Pant vs Left-Arm Spinners in IPL
Strike Rate vs Left-Arm Spinners
According to ESPNcricinfo, Pant has been dismissed by left-arm spinners nine times in 39 IPL innings. Despite this, he has scored 282 runs against them with an impressive strike rate of 147.64. However, his average of 31.33 against left-arm spinners is his lowest when compared to other types of bowlers in the IPL.
In LSG’s opening game against DC, Pant will have to face two skilled left-arm spinners—Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel. Interestingly, both were his teammates at DC and are well aware of his strengths and weaknesses.
Struggles Against Spin in IPL 2024
Pant had an exceptional IPL 2024 season, but he faced some difficulties against spin bowlers. He was dismissed five times in 12 innings by spinners, scoring 153 runs off 128 balls at a strike rate of 119.53. His numbers against pacers, however, were significantly better, with an average of 48.83 and a strike rate of 184.27.
Among left-arm spinners, Krunal Pandya has dismissed Pant the most (three times). Other notable bowlers who have gotten the better of him include Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja, who have each dismissed him twice.
Rishabh Pant’s IPL Career So Far
Since making his IPL debut in 2016, Pant has been a standout performer. In 110 matches, he has scored 3,284 runs at an average of 35.31 and a strike rate of 148.93. His record includes one century and 18 half-centuries.
In 2021, Pant was appointed as DC’s captain and successfully led them to the playoffs. However, ahead of the 2025 season, LSG made a record-breaking ₹27 crore bid to acquire him, ending his nine-year stint with DC.
Rishabh Pant is undoubtedly one of the most dangerous batters in the IPL, but his struggles against left-arm spinners raise concerns. With a strike rate of 147.64 but an average of 31.33 against them, he has shown both strengths and weaknesses. As he leads LSG in IPL 2025, fans and analysts will closely watch how he handles left-arm spin, especially against former teammates like Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel. If Pant can improve against spin, he will be an even greater threat in the tournament.
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