On Day 2 of the third Test match between India and New Zealand, Rishabh Pant made history by taking center stage. Against the Kiwis, he broke the Indian record for the fastest Test fifty held by Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Pant beat Jaiswal’s previous record of 42 deliveries from the Pune Test to complete his fifty in just 36 balls. Pant’s distinctive flare and aggressive batting style were on full display in this stunning knock.
India gained momentum thanks to Pant’s scorching half-century, which put New Zealand at a disadvantage. After a rocky start, his innings was crucial in resurrecting India’s aspirations. With this accomplishment, Pant’s already stellar Test career gained yet another honor. He is an important part of India’s batting lineup because of his ability to change gears and outshine opposition spinners. Pant’s influence will be vital in deciding the result as the game progresses.
Rishabh Pant stitched a 96-run stand for the fifth wicket:
Contrasting this, Rishabh Pant’s performance was more aggressive as he counter-attacked the bowlers from New Zealand with intense aggression after having played initially quite painstakingly. His explosive innings comprised eight fours and two sixes.
India was in a tough spot before Pant’s association with Shubman Gill took shape. They changed the course of the match with a crucial fifth-wicket partnership worth 96 runs.
Pant was eventually stranded LBW in the steamy Mumbai circumstances after succumbing to Ish Sodhi’s leg-spin. But the damage was already done, as Pant scored his second score of fifty or more in the series. In the second innings of the first Test match in Bengaluru, he set a previous high of 99. Pant’s innings had a long-lasting effect on the game since they displayed his signature aggression and ability to overwhelm opposition bowlers.
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