Rishabh Pant celebrated his birthday in style as he led Rest of India to the Irani Cup 2026-27 title, adding another memorable achievement to his growing cricket career.
Pant was at the centre of the celebrations
after Rest of India emerged victorious in the prestigious Irani Cup clash against the Ranji Trophy champions. The wicketkeeper-batter was seen posing with the trophy alongside Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar during the presentation ceremony.
The triumph comes at a special time for Pant, with the India star celebrating his birthday on October 4. The Irani Cup victory therefore turned into a memorable birthday gift for the Indian cricketer, who continues to remain an important part of India’s plans across formats.
Rishabh Pant Leads Rest of India to Irani Cup Glory
Pant’s leadership was one of the major talking points of the Irani Cup campaign. With a strong squad at his disposal, the left-handed batter guided Rest of India through the contest and eventually helped the side lift the coveted trophy.
The victory also provided Pant with valuable leadership experience in red-ball cricket. Having already captained India and featured prominently in the IPL, another successful assignment as skipper further adds to his credentials.
CAPTAIN RISHABH PANT LIFTING THE IRANI CUP 🏆🔥
– What a way to celebrate his 29th birthday. https://t.co/CbBImXiENY
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 4, 2026
Akash Deep Shines in Irani Cup
While Pant lifted the trophy, fast bowler Akash Deep also produced a performance that grabbed significant attention. His showing in the Irani Cup will be encouraging for India ahead of their upcoming Test assignment against New Zealand.
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Akash Deep has continued to make progress as an international fast bowler, and his performance in the Irani Cup has provided another positive indication of his readiness for the challenges ahead.
For Pant, however, the occasion was particularly special. Lifting the Irani Cup trophy as captain on his birthday made October 4 a memorable day in his career, giving the India star another achievement to celebrate.
