KL Rahul vs Rishabh Pant: Two Indian wicketkeepers on the watch for LSG vs DC game in the build-up to T20 World Cup 2024

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LSG vs DC: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will play against Delhi Capitals (DC) in the Match 26 of IPL 2024 at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on April 12, Friday.

Interestingly, all eyes will be on two Indian wicket keepers - KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant who will be looking forward to making their presence count in the upcoming encounter ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024, slated to be held in June.

It is quite evident that there will be a selection dilemma for the national selectors to pick the right one for the upcoming marquee event. Let's see how both the players will go about their work in the LSG vs DC game.

KL Rahul vs Rishabh Pant - an exciting battle awaits

KL Rahul is a versatile cricketer who can fire the cylinders in batting and wicket keeping. He has done ever so well as a captain for LSG. The franchise that won three games and lost just once are currently third on the points table. While he is known for his batting and potent wicketkeeping traits, he is a force to be reckoned with behind the stumps.

On the other side of the coin, Rishabh Pant returned to IPL 2024 after recovering from a career-threatening car accident and has just started to get the hang of things. He hasn't done enough to churn out results as a captain as his team is at the rock-bottom of the points. Nevertheless, he has been a decent contributor with the bat and possesses deft wicket keeping skills.

KL Rahul vs Rishabh Pant - Stats comparison in IPL 2024

KL Rahul is yet to unleash his fury with the bat in the ongoing season. Having played four games so far, he scored 126 runs at an average of 31.50 including a half-century. He will be hoping to build on accelerating the scoreboard as his current strike rate reads 128.57, which is considerably low, considering a player of that caliber.

On the contrary, Rishabh Pant struggled to operate on a high level on his comeback in the first two games. Notably, he got into the groove by picking up some form in the next three games, scoring two fifties to his name. Overall, he has amassed 153 runs in five games at an average of 30.60 and an impressive strike rate of 154.55.