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Chawla: Pant's Powerplay Run-Out Was Turning Point in DC's Win Over LSG

Piyush Chawla pinpointed Rishabh Pant's powerplay run-out as the pivotal moment in Delhi Capitals' victory over Lucknow Super Giants. He noted the opening partnership between Mitchell Marsh and Pant had started strongly before the dismissal changed the game's momentum. Chawla credited Mukesh Kumar for his calm execution that led to the crucial run-out. Delhi Capitals chased down 142 comfortably, aided by a match-winning unbeaten 70 from Sameer Rizvi.

Key Points: Piyush Chawla on Pant Dismissal as IPL 2026 Turning Point

  • Pant's run-out shifted momentum
  • Marsh-Pant opening stand looked good
  • Mukesh Kumar praised for composure
  • DC won by 6 wickets
  • Sameer Rizvi's unbeaten 70 sealed chase
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Chawla identifies Rishabh Pant's dismissal as turning point in LSG vs DC IPL clash

Piyush Chawla identifies Rishabh Pant's run-out as the key moment in Delhi Capitals' win over Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026.

"For me, the dismissal of Rishabh Pant in the power play was the turning point of the game for Delhi. - Piyush Chawla"

New Delhi, April 2

Former India leg-spinner Piyush Chawla has called Rishabh Pant's dismissal in the powerplay as the key turning point in the Indian Premier League 2026 clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals on Wednesday.

JioStar expert Piyush Chawla said Lucknow openers Mitchell Marsh and Rishabh Pant started strongly, but Pant's run out, following a brilliant effort by Mukesh Kumar, shifted momentum in favour of Delhi Capitals.

"For me, the dismissal of Rishabh Pant in the power play was the turning point of the game for Delhi. It is very important for opening batters to get their side off to an aggressive start. The new-look opening pair of Mitchell Marsh and Rishabh Pant was looking good. They added 19 runs for the opening wicket. Marsh was busy terrorising the bowlers with his strokes while Pant was batting with caution. But when Pant got out, that proved to be the turning point. After his dismissal, the others were not able to do well, and the pressure came on Marsh," Chawla said.

The former Indian cricketer further credited Mukesh Kumar for his composure, highlighting his role in Pant's runout. "So credit to Mukesh Kumar for maintaining his composure during that over and getting his hand in contact with the ball to get Pant run out. Rishabh Pant will want to forget this dismissal," Chawla added.

DC started the 2026 IPL season with a thumping six-wicket win over LSG at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday.

Sameer Rizvi played an unbeaten knock of 70 runs off just 47 balls, which helped his side chase down a challenging target of 142 runs with six wickets and 17 balls to spare.

- ANI

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Priya S
While I agree it was a key moment, calling it the *only* turning point is a bit much. LSG's middle order completely collapsed. They were 19/0 and ended up with 141. That's not just one wicket's fault. The batting after Pant was very poor.
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Vikram M
Full marks to Mukesh Kumar! That's the kind of sharp, presence-of-mind fielding we need more of in Indian cricket. Pant was looking good, but one moment of brilliance from a fielder can change everything. DC outplayed LSG in all departments.
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Sarah B
As a neutral fan, it was a fantastic match to watch! The energy was electric. But honestly, Sameer Rizvi's innings deserves more headlines. 70* off 47 to chase it down comfortably? That was the real match-winning knock for me.
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Rohit P
Yaar, Pant needs to be more careful. He's coming back from a long break and is the heart of DC. Can't afford these soft dismissals early on. Hope he learns and comes back stronger next match. The team depends on him.
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Kavya N
Good analysis by Piyush Chawla. It shows how important partnerships are. The opening pair was just settling in and that run out broke the rhythm. After that, it felt like LSG were always playing catch-up. Tough loss at home.

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