Known for his six-hitting prowess, Pant played second fiddle to David Warner (49) in their 67-run stand that steadied Delhi
The Reds, who lost the English Premier League title to Man City last season, let in a goal in the 53rd minute, reports Xinhua.
Stevan Jovetic scored with his right foot, helping Man City to take the lead. Six minutes later, Jordan Henderson levelled the scores.
Both teams had chances in the last half an hour but neither could score again, and the match went into the dreaded shoot-out.
Aleksandar Kolarov, Yaya Toure and Jesus Navas all missed for the City and the Reds took the win with 3-1 scoreline.