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

4. Most runs by a wicketkeeper-captain in an IPL season

KL Rahul had an outstanding IPL 2020

In 2020, the IPL witnessed absolute carnage from Punjab Kings (formerly Kings XI Punjab) captain KL Rahul as he smashed a massive 670 runs in just 14 games across the tournament.

Even though the Punjab-based franchise failed to qualify for the playoffs, KL Rahul was extremely effective with the bat. Opening the innings for his team proved to be an absolute terror for any opposition he played against. Rahul won the orange-cap in 2020 and became the owner of the record for scoring the most runs as a wicketkeeper-captain in an IPL season.

Now that Rishabh Pant has entered the fray in remarkable form, he could certainly have a shot at KL Rahul's record.

5. Youngest captain to win IPL title

Rohit Sharma is currently the youngest captain to lift the IPL trophy

The most prestigious record that Rishabh Pant will have his eyes on as we near IPL 2021 is becoming the youngest captain to lift the trophy. Delhi Capitals are certainly a feared team going into the tournament. The Rishabh Pant-led side boasts an aggressive squad with an excellent combination of young and experienced players.

The record is currently held by Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma. Rohit won the IPL trophy as captain for the first time at the age of 26 years and 26 days. If Delhi Capitals do end up with the IPL trophy this year, Rishabh Pant will become the youngest captain to win it.