IPL 2022: DC skipper Rishabh Pant draws MS Dhoni parallel post final over drama vs RR

Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant me heline on Friday evening for calling back batters during final over of RR vs DC IPL 2022 match. controversial high scoring IPL 2022 encounter at Wankhede stium saw Rajasthan Royals edging out Delhi Capitals by 15 runs, in which RR opener Jos Buttler scored his second century of IPL 2022 season.

Cricket fans took to social media and compared Rishabh Pant's action to former CSK skipper MS Dhoni's CSK controversy in IPL 2020 that happened during CSK vs RR match.

During CSK vs RR match in IPL 2019, MS Dhoni walked out from dugout to have an argument with on-field umpires over a no-ball call. Chennai Super Kings needed 8 needed off 3 balls when Ben Stokes bowled a full-toss delivery, which on-field umpire appeared to signal a no-ball, but did not call it in end. Dhoni was upset buy call and walked out to middle to have an argument with umpires that created a stir.

RR vs DC final over controversy

Needing 36 runs from final over, Rovman Powell hit three successive sixes from first three deliveries off RR pacer Obed McCoy's delivery, keeping DC's hopes alive in match. RR still needed 18 more needed from final three deliveries. However, DC batter Kuldeep Yav demanded third ball to be checked for no-ball due to height. Powell also was seen having a chat with umpires, however, y decided to stand ir ground saying delivery was legal.

However, DC skipper Rishabh Pant was unhappy with call and gestured towards both batsmen at crease - Powell and Kuldeep Yav to come out. match was brought to a halt to sort out issue and after it resumed after a long delay, DC fell short of target, handing RR victory in nail-biting encounter. Fans took to social media and drew comparisons of Rishabh Pant's action to MS Dhoni.

IPL 2022: Rishabh Pant's thoughts on controversial final over 

win against Delhi Capitals sent Rajasthan Royals to top of points table, while Delhi Capitals are in sixth spot with fourth loss of campaign.

Asked about incident at post-match presentation, Pant said, ''I thought no ball could have been precious for us. I thought we could have checked that no ball, but it's not in my control. Yes, disappointed, but can't do much about it. Everyone was frustrated because it was not even close, so I thought it was only a no ball. Everyone in ground saw that. I think third umpire should have intervened in between and said it was a no ball, but I can't change rule myself I guess.''