Rishabh Pant justifies Rs 8 cr tag for Daredevils in IPL 2018, hits 2nd fastest century in T20 history

Pant can also double up as a wicketkeeper which is a big advantage for any team he gets into

By: Score Keepers |
January 14, 2018 4:51 pm

Rishabh Pant smashed fastest T20 hundred as an Indian in a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match against Himachal Pradesh on Sunday.

His hundred came off merely 32 balls, which makes him second to Chris Gayle, who brought up his ton in 30 balls against Pune Warriors in IPL 2015.

This is a massive statement by Pant ahead of the IPL Auctions.

‘I just look to keep scoring runs and records follow,’ says @RishabPant777 while speaking about his record 32-ball century in @paytm #ZonalT20 #DELvHP READ here – https://t.co/H7mFGMvyvM pic.twitter.com/0uARCgfJU9

— BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) January 14, 2018

The 20-year-old from Roorkee shot to limelight after he played a couple of blitzkrieg knocks during the 2017 IPL for Delhi Daredevils. Delhi Daredevils showed faith in the youngster by retaining him for Rs 8 crores.

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Third in the list of fastest T20 hundreds is the Australian burly all-rounder Andrew Symonds. who scored a 34-ball 100 against Middlesex in 2004. LP van der Westhuizen’s 100 for Namibia came in 35-balls against Kenya in 2011.

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Earlier Delhi restricted Himachal Pradesh to 144. Pant remained unbeaten on 116 off 38 balls, as Delhi reached their target in 11 overs. Pant’s strike-rate read 305.26, which is unheard off. The southpaw’s innings comprised of 12 sixes and 8 fours.

The youngster seems to be enjoying a purple patch and his IPL franchise would be hoping he continues his good run in the tournament.

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Meanwhile, Gambhir who was at the other end, remained unbeaten on 30 runs off 33 balls.

.@RishabPant777 (100 off 32 balls) slams fastest T20 century by an Indian in @paytm #ZonalT20 #DELvHP pic.twitter.com/c5fr9spy4c

— BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) January 14, 2018

Here’s is how Twitter hailed his breathtaking knock.

Our #DilliBoy #RishabhPant was a nightmare for many bowlers in IPL 17. It’s time you tell us if we should retain or not. #DilDilliHai pic.twitter.com/0wCO4MiH3L

— Delhi Daredevils (@DelhiDaredevils) January 3, 2018

Rishabh pant man u nailed it fastest domestic century ____ #SyedMushtaqAliTrophy2018 #Delhi #rishabhpant @GautamGambhir @DDCA_Cricket @BCCIdomestic

— ShivAm BhAti __ (@iamshivambhati) January 14, 2018

#RishabhPant what an amazing Innings !

— Shubham K (@IamShubhamHota) January 14, 2018

Just saw #RishabhPant smoke a 100 in 32 balls at the Ferozeshah Kotla…serious talent this kid is…

— Shakya5 (@shakyamitra) January 14, 2018

Pant can also double up as a wicketkeeper which is a big advantage for any team he gets into, as he will provide the team with the right balance.