Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson are the frontrunners for the wicket-keeper spot in India's squad for the upcoming ICC T20I World Cup 2024.
In the modern-day game, especially in the shortest format, wicketkeeper batters play a crucial role. An added batting option is what all teams seek for, in a wicketkeeper. And that keeper for India, in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, could be Sanju Samson or Rishabh Pant - or maybe both?
Both Pant and Samson have been a joy to watch with the bat in their hands in IPL 2024. Moreover, both keepers are leaders of their respective franchises, in Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals.
With the ICC T20I World Cup under the radar, both Pant and Samson would aim for the first-choice wicket-keeper spot in the squad. With the presence of KL Rahul in the mix, the competition turns manifold.
The Sporting News analyses the duo's performance in the IPL 2024 so far.
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How has Rishabh Pant performed in IPL 2024?
| Matches | Innings | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 50s/100s | High Score | 4s/6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 11 | 398 | 44.22 | 158.56 | 3/0 | 88* | 31/24 |
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How has Sanju Samson performed in IPL 2024?
| Matches | Innings | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 50s/100s | High Score | 4s/6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 9 | 382 | 77.00 | 161.08 | 4/0 | 82* | 36/17 |
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