3 reasons why Rishabh Pant deserves another chance in ODIs

The left-handed wicket-keeper batter has a strong case for an ODI recall as India plan for the 2027 World Cup.

By Pranav Ranjith

Updated - 26 Sept 2026, 17:18 IST

3 Min Read

 

1. Power game and finishing ability

Rishabh Pant. (Photo Source: DAVID ROWLAND/AFP via Getty Images)

His power game, which has produced 91 fours and 26 sixes across his 31 ODI matches, makes him a genuine finisher option. He has also shown the ability to rebuild an innings after a collapse, which is a quality that holds value in the 50-over format.

Pant averages 33.50 and strikes at 106.21 in the ODI format, which is a reflection of his ability to score runs quickly and contribute in all situations. His century in England in 2022 showed his ability of also being able to hold the innings together during a collapse, while his power game could see him function as an enforcer when the game needs to be sped up in the middle overs.

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