India, March 25 -- Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant was in a relaxed mode as his former franchise, Delhi Capitals, stood far from victory in their IPL 2025 clash on Monday in Vizag. The task became even more difficult with Delhi losing their eighth wicket at the start of the 18th over, leaving them with 39 to win from just 17 balls. Pant, hence, playfully engaged in a light-hearted banter with India teammate Kuldeep Yadav upon his arrival to the crease. But little did he know what awaited him.

It happened during the second ball of the 18th over of the match when Ravi Bishnoi dished out a flat delivery on off. Kuldeep looked to cut off the back foot, but chopped it in front of the wicketkeeper. Pant collected the ball quickly as ...