IPL 2024: Rishabh Pant Becomes Fastest Indian to Score 3000 IPL Runs

Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant notched another milestone, crossing the 3000-run mark in IPL during the match against LSG at Ekana Stadium, Lucknow.

The dynamic player achieved this feat in his 104th IPL appearance, boasting an average of 34.61. Furthermore, he is the fastest Indian batter to cross 3000 run mark in the cash-rich league.

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐮𝐧-𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐫. 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 😎🔥

We love you 3️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣, Rishabh ❤️💙#YehHaiNayiDilli #IPL2024 #LSGvDC pic.twitter.com/WZ4dXSGqny

— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) April 12, 2024

Pant reached the coveted 3000-run milestone in IPL by smashing a four off Marcus Stoinis’ delivery on the last ball of the 12th over. This achievement places him as the 3rd youngest player to reach this mark, trailing only Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli.

Youngest Batters to Score 3,000 IPL runs

• 24y, 215d – Shubman Gill
• 26y, 186d – Virat Kohli
• 26y, 191d – Rishabh Pant
• 26y, 320d – Sanju Samson
• 27y, 161d – Suresh Raina

Returning to his signature style, Pant’s explosive innings of 41 runs from 24 balls propelled Delhi Capitals to a convincing 6-wicket triumph over LSG in their own backyard. This crucial victory, DC’s second of the season, vaulted them to the 9th position from the bottom of the points table.