Archive · 31 Dec 2025
Pant Struggles as Odisha Defeats Delhi
Rishabh Pant, a famous Indian cricketer, had a tough game while playing for Delhi in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Delhi was playing against Odisha, and Pant could only score 24 runs.
Delhi's other batsmen also didn't do well, and the team could only score 193 runs.
Odisha, on the other hand, scored 272 runs and won the match by 79 runs.
This was Delhi's first loss of the season, and it affected their position in the tournament.
Pant's performance is being watched closely because the team selectors will soon choose players for the ODI series against New Zealand.
The match showed that Pant and Delhi need to improve their batting to do better in future games.
Rishabh Pant scored 24 runs as Delhi lost to Odisha by 79 runs in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Delhi's total was 193 runs in 43.3 overs, while Odisha scored 272/8 in 50 overs.
Pant's dismissal at 50/3 accelerated Delhi's collapse to 55/5.
Biplab Samantray top-scored for Odisha with 72 runs off 74 balls.
Delhi's loss affected their position in the points table, slipping to fourth place.
- Who
- Rishabh Pant and Delhi team
- What
- Delhi's defeat by Odisha in the Vijay Hazare Trophy
- When
- December 31, 2025
- Where
- Alur, Karnataka, India
- Why
- Pant's poor form and Delhi's batting collapse
- Player
- Rishabh Pant
- Team
- Delhi
- Opponent
- Odisha
- Match Result
- Odisha won by 79 runs
- Pant's Score
- 24 runs off 28 balls
- Odisha's Total
- 272/8 in 50 overs
- Delhi's Total
- 193 in 43.3 overs
- Top Scorer for Odisha
- Biplab Samantray (72 runs)
Sources
'Pant Just Needs To Bat, And Bat'
Pant fails in VHT as ODI selection heat turns up
Vijay Hazare Trophy Round 4 Wrap: Big wins and standout performances across venues
Vijay Hazare: Pant fails to fire as Delhi suffer big defeat at the hands of Odisha
Rishabh Pant Fails Again In Vijay Hazare Trophy As Odisha End Delhi's Unbeaten Streak