Pant took two catches and man stumped in the match against GT on Wednesday. He dived full to his left to take a low catch by Davey Miller, after which the decision was successfully overturned on review. He would also take a high catch of Rashid Khan to ensure that GT's last scoring hopes were ended before reaching three figures.
"His dynamics tonight were something that will give him a lot of encouragement which will also encourage Team India. Of course, he needs game time, as does everyone when they come back from injury. He had a terrible injury. Coming back from India, game time is important for him.
"To prepare for the T20 World Cup, he should play these 14-15 IPL games because it is important for the T20 World Cup. If he plays that much cricket, he will be ready," Pietersen said on Star Sports Cricket Live.
Pant made good use of his bowlers to ensure that GT was bowled out for just 89 runs on a slow black soil pitch. DC then completed the chase in 8.5 overs, with Pant remaining unbeaten on 16 and winning the Player of the Match award for his brilliant all-round performance.
"Yes, the first three bowlers really bowled beautifully this evening and the way Rishabh Pant marshaled his troops was exceptional because you want to see one bowler bowling one over and the other bowling the other. And they keep changing with the five or six bowlers who bowl first." Rishabh Pant said during the powerplay that no, I will support my strike bowlers and I will support the guys who are doing well for me, they are very good with the new ball and I want them to really bury the GT. That's exactly what Delhi did, they buried the GT in the powerplay,” Pietersen added.
"His dynamics tonight were something that will give him a lot of encouragement which will also encourage Team India. Of course, he needs game time, as does everyone when they come back from injury. He had a terrible injury. Coming back from India, game time is important for him.
"To prepare for the T20 World Cup, he should play these 14-15 IPL games because it is important for the T20 World Cup. If he plays that much cricket, he will be ready," Pietersen said on Star Sports Cricket Live.
Pant made good use of his bowlers to ensure that GT was bowled out for just 89 runs on a slow black soil pitch. DC then completed the chase in 8.5 overs, with Pant remaining unbeaten on 16 and winning the Player of the Match award for his brilliant all-round performance.
"Yes, the first three bowlers really bowled beautifully this evening and the way Rishabh Pant marshaled his troops was exceptional because you want to see one bowler bowling one over and the other bowling the other. And they keep changing with the five or six bowlers who bowl first." Rishabh Pant said during the powerplay that no, I will support my strike bowlers and I will support the guys who are doing well for me, they are very good with the new ball and I want them to really bury the GT. That's exactly what Delhi did, they buried the GT in the powerplay,” Pietersen added.
