Did Rishabh Pant Become A Victim Of Nelson Number?

In cricket, the number 111 is considered a penalty. Many players, umpires, and fans believe that wickets often fall on this score. Along with 111, numbers like 222 and 333 are also called double Nelson and triple Nelson. For this reason, it is believed that both the Delhi batsmen returned to the pavilion with a score of 111.

The second match of IPL 2024 between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings is being played today at the Maharaja Yadvindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh. Rishabh Pant, who returned to the cricket field after 15 months through this match, could not show anything special.

He was out after scoring 18 runs against the Dhawan-led team; when the Delhi captain was out, the team's score was 111 runs. Surprisingly, on the same score, the team suffered another blow in the form of Ricky Bhui. Both the batters were out after scoring 18 runs each. It is believed that Pant and Bhui became victims of Nelson Number.

Two Wickets Fell On The Score Of 111

Actually, in cricket, the number 111 is considered a penalty. Many players, umpires, and fans believe that wickets often fall on this score. Along with 111, numbers like 222 and 333 are also called double Nelson and triple Nelson. For this reason, it is believed that both the Delhi batsmen returned to the pavilion with a score of 111. 

Rishabh Pant was out after scoring 18 runs in 13 balls with the help of two fours. Harshal Patel caught him at the hands of Bairstow. Delhi got its fourth blow in his form. After this, the team got the fifth blow in the form of Ricky Bhui in the 14th over. He was out after scoring three runs.

What Is The History Of Nelson?

Nelson was a warrior who had won many battles at sea, but once, a bomb fell in front of him. Due to this, the sandbags kept in front of Nelson burst, and a large amount of sand and stone went into his right eye, and he lost this eye forever. After this, a musket ball hit his right hand, and his hand also had to be removed. Although both his legs were intact, it is a misconception that Nelson was a man with only one eye, one arm and one leg.  

Things Related To Nelson In Cricket World

Umpire David Shepherd Nelson used to do strange hops and jumps when scores were scored. The audience loved his style and were very supportive of David when he did this. Many people have interpreted Nelson as their own. Some LEGs also define it as "an arm, a leg and a target or an arm, a leg, and so on."In the test match between South Africa and Australia in 2011, at 11:11 pm, the African team needed 111 runs to win. At this time, apart from the spectators, umpire Ian Gould also hopped and jumped like David Shepard.

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