IPL 2021: 5 captaincy records Rishabh Pant can break this season

2. Most runs in a maiden season as IPL captain

Kane Williamson was phenomenal in IPL 2018

During IPL 2018, when Sunrisers Hyderabad's regular captain David Warner was banned from the game due to his involvement in the ball-tampering saga, Kane Williamson took over the leadership from him.

Kane Williamson has been appointed as captain of SunRisers Hyderabad for IPL 2018. pic.twitter.com/b5SMK8086U

— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) March 29, 2018

Under their new captain, the Hyderabad-based franchise made it to the final of the tournament. In the process, Kane Williamson won the orange-cap scoring 735 runs across 17 matches during his maiden captaincy term.

In IPL 2021, young Rishabh Pant will eye Kane Williamson's record. Considering his current form and his general ability to strike the ball, the 23-year-old would be a hot contender to overtake Williamson's current record of scoring the most runs in a maiden season as an IPL captain.

3. Most victories in first season as IPL captain

Shane Warne led Rajasthan Royals to victory in IPL 2008

This record has stood since the inaugural edition of the IPL. This year, though, it might be threatened as Delhi Capitals, under Rishabh Pant's captaincy, boast of a strong squad to defeat any team on their day.

Currently, Australian legend Shane Warne holds the accomplishment of winning the most matches in a maiden season as IPL captain. Shane Warne helped the Rajasthan Royals secure 13 victories in IPL 2008 en route to the title.

Participating as a captain for the first time, Pant has the opportunity to break this distinguished record held by Shane Warne.