IND Vs PAK: Rishabh Pant vs KL Rahul: The excitement of the ICC Champions Trophy is at its peak these days. But the real tadka of this tournament is going to be felt on Super Sunday. When the two most rival teams of world cricket, India and Pakistan, will face each other. A blockbuster will be seen at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.
IND Vs PAK: In this match between India and Pakistan, Team India should make some changes in their playing-11. They should give Rishabh Pant a chance in the team instead of wicketkeeper batsman KL Rahul. This young wicketkeeper batsman has not been getting a chance in ODIs for a long time. So let us tell you in this article those 3 reasons why Rishabh Pant should get a chance in place of KL Rahul against Pakistan.
3. More attacking batsman than KL Rahul: IND Vs PAK
IND Vs PAK: Indian team’s star batsman KL Rahul is a brilliant batsman. He has been the life of Team India in the ODI format for some time now. But he is unable to score runs quickly when needed. His slow batting has cost the team many times. In such a situation, Rishabh Pant should be in the team. Pant is a much more attacking batsman than Rahul. Due to which he can score runs quickly. KL Rahul also batted very slowly in the match against Bangladesh.
2. Pant’s arrival will provide the option of a left-handed batsman
IND Vs PAK: Team India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir’s strategy seems to be different. He wants a mix of left and right hand in Team India’s batting. That is why he is using Akshar Patel early. If Rishabh Pant returns to the playing-11, India will get the option of left batting. With Pant’s arrival in the team, a proper batsman Rishabh Pant can be used in place of Akshar Patel at number-5.
1. KL Rahul’s poor wicketkeeping
KL Rahul has been getting a chance as a wicketkeeper batsman in the ODI format for some time in the Indian cricket team. KL Rahul’s performance is not being seen as anything special. The performance of this star player behind the wicket has been completely a flop.
He is constantly missing catches or stumping opportunities. After this poor wicketkeeping of Rahul, it is time to give a chance to Rishabh Pant. KL Rahul had also done very poor wicketkeeping in the match against Bangladesh.
Here’s a question:
— Cricketologist (@AMP86793444) February 20, 2025
How long are we going to put up with KL Rahul’s drops, fumbles and missed stumpings. It’s ok in a game like this but on one of these days these mistakes will cost us games/trophies.
Worst part is, someone like Rishabh Pant is on the bench!! pic.twitter.com/8TN3pChLxf