IND vs BAN 1st Test: Rishabh Pant's century comeback after 634 days, bat roared in Chepauk
IND vs BAN 1st Test: Wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant's bat roared in the first Test being played between India and Bangladesh at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Rishabh Pant scored a brilliant century in India's second innings. Pant, who was returning to Test cricket after nearly 2 years, batted fearlessly. He hit fours and sixes all around the field.
INTRO
- Rishabh Pant made a comeback in Test after a long time
- Pant scored 109 runs in 128 balls
- Pant and Gill added 167 runs for the fourth wicket
IND vs BAN: Wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant's bat roared in the first Test being played between India and Bangladesh at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Rishabh Pant scored a brilliant century in India's second innings. Pant, who was returning to Test cricket after nearly 2 years, batted fearlessly. He hit fours and sixes all around the field. Shubman Gill also supported Pant fully. Both of them not only curbed the wickets falling continuously but also increased the run rate and added to India's score.
When Pant completed his century in 124 balls, the entire ground stood up in his honour. Indian cricketers also gave Pant a standing ovation. This is the sixth century of Pant's test career. Pant hit 11 fours and 4 sixes to complete this century. During this, his strike rate was around 80. This is the sixth century of Pant's test career. With this, he has also equaled Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Dhoni also scored 6 centuries in his test career.
Rishabh Pant Completed century in 124 balls
- When Pant completed his century in 124 balls, the entire ground stood up in his honour.
- Indian cricketers also gave Pant a standing ovation. This is the sixth century of Pant's Test career.
- Pant hit 11 fours and 4 sixes to complete this century.
- During this, his strike rate was around 80. This is the sixth century of Pant's Test career.
- With this, he has also equalled Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
- Former Indian captain Dhoni also scored 6 centuries in his Test career.
A CENTURY on his return to Test cricket.
— BCCI (@BCCI) September 21, 2024
What a knock this by @RishabhPant17 ????????
Brings up his 6th Test ton!
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Rishabh Pant played an innings of 109 runs
Rishabh Pant scored 109 runs in 128 balls at a strike rate of 85.16. In his innings, he hit 13 fours and 4 sixes. Mehdi Hasan Miraz caught and bowled him out. Pant and Shubman Gill had a partnership of 167 runs in 217 balls for the fourth wicket. In the first innings, Pant scored 39 runs in 52 balls with the help of 6 fours.