Known for his six-hitting prowess, Pant played second fiddle to David Warner (49) in their 67-run stand that steadied Delhi
Former Real Madrid academy player Willian Jose headed Real Sociedad ahead in the 53rd minute after a torrid first-half display by Barca but Lionel Messi levelled in the 59th following a magnificent display of skill by Neymar.
Barca have not won away to Real Sociedad since 2007 although this was the first time in five league games at Anoeta that they had avoided defeat.
Villarreal slipped to sixth after a surprise 2-0 defeat at home to Alaves.