Rishabh Pant’s strategy behind the final on Avesh Khan’s Masterclass vs RR? Mohammad Kaif says

Pesar Avih Khan of Lucknow Super Veterans Avih Khan on Saturday helped defeat the franchise by defeating Rajasthan Royals by 2 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) struggle. Royals saw an easy win on the verge of an easy win, before Evesh stepped and taught the world how Yorkers bowl in the final overs. While Avesh was the one who carried out the strategy of perfection, former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif feels that Rishabh Pant also played a big role to play the game at the end of the game in the Veer show of Lucknow.

Pant is a clever captain who has often used the ‘delay strategy’ to disappoint opponents and break the speed. Kaif feels that wicket-keeper Batter did the same against Royals.

“The final started at IST at 11:07 pm and lasted for 10 minutes, where there was some deliberate delay strategy. Rishabh Pant took his time, the ball changed, Avesh Khan was once stopped in his run-up, he was deliberately waiting at the crease,” Kaif said in a video on his X handle.

“In addition, this is not the first time that has happened. 2024 T20 in the World Cup final, when 30 runs were needed from 30 balls and when Klassen and Miller were on strike, it was Rishabh Pants that only lay on the floor on the floor,” said Kaif.

Rishabh Pant’s captaincy is very low! pic.twitter.com/CL541iWFIG

– Mohammad Kaif (@mohammadkaif) 19 April, 2025

Asked if he was happy or relieved by the result after the game, Pant said ‘both’.

“I think such matches build character. It was a wonderful victory. As a team, it is going to take us to a different level. Such matches can build players and team character. And it was Fantasti, “he said at the presentation ceremony.

When asked about the final over strategy, the pants said: “The idea was that you can take your time, execute the plan with a clear mindset, take it on a ball at a time and take it as deep as possible and trust our bowlers and fielders. To do it. “