Faf du Plessis Urges Rishabh Pant to Bat at No. 3 for Maximum Impact in IPL

• Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis suggests Rishabh Pant should bat at No. 3 to maximize his impact in the upcoming IPL season.
• Du Plessis advises Pant to control his high-risk approach and aim for consistency, noting his best performance last season was at No. 3 with an unbeaten 118.
• He believes Pant at No. 3 for LSG would allow Nicholas Pooran to slide down to No. 4, optimizing the team's top-heavy batting lineup.
• Despite Pant's immense talent and record Rs 27 crore acquisition, his first stint as LSG captain was underwhelming, finishing seventh with inconsistent scores.
• Du Plessis highlights the contrast between Pant's ability and his T20 strike rate of around 130, urging him to develop a clear game plan and reduce frantic, high-risk play for greater consistency.