While the cricketing world has been more excited to witness Virat Kohli’s 100th and historic Test match, then comes a surprise in which Rishabh Pant steals the show with his destructive 96. It was a powerful knock in which the Sri Lankan bowlers seemed completely overlooked facing him. Apart from the wicketkeeper-batter, Hanuma Vihari struck 58 as India concluded Day 1 of the first Test versus Sri Lanka at 357/6. Sri Lanka’s best bowler was Lasith Embuldeniya, who took 2 scalps.ously, chose to bat first at Mohali’s Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium. The hosts got off to a promising start, with opening batsmen Rohit Sharma & Mayank Agarwal hitting bowlers straightaway. As India passed the 50-run line in 9 overs, the batsmen produced really wonderful blows early on. In this article we got to know the detailed info ie; Twitter Reacts As Rishabh Roars In Kohli’s 100th Test.
Unfortunately, none of them was able to turn their early lead into a large score. However, India’s new no. 3, Hanuma Vihari, had a terrific game, scoring his first 50 in domestic Tests. In the meantime, Virat Kohli stepped to the crease at no.4, determined to leave an enduring legacy in his 100th Test. He also made some pretty shots all over the stadium.
That’s Stumps on Day 1 of the 1st Test.#TeamIndia 357/6 after 85 overs. Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja together added 104 runs on the board.
Pant 96
Jadeja 45*Scorecard – https://t.co/c2vTOXAx1p #INDvSL @Paytm pic.twitter.com/pXSRnSXBsh
— BCCI (@BCCI) March 4, 2022
Meanwhile, left-arm spin bowler Lasith Embuldeniya concluded his innings with a high score of 45. When Vihari departed after reaching 58, the match appeared to be in proportion. Further, Shreyas Iyer, who kept showing some fight, was removed for 27 off 48 balls. The Lankan team celebrated when the scoreboard flashed 228/5.
A Brilliant and ‘Unstoppable’ knock by Rishabh Pant
On the other hand, Rishabh Pant spoiled their celebration with a well-timed hit. As when the Sri Lankan bowlers made waves on the ground, the wicketkeeper-batter gradually began. There must have been, regrettably, gunshots when he reached the 50-run mark. Pant was unstoppable and ruthless against the Sri Lankan bowling.
Whereas the 24-year-old appeared to be on his way to a century, Suranga Lakmal destroyed his stumps and was sent him departing for 96. Similarly, all-rounders, Ravindra Jadeja & Ravichandran Ashwin remain the two undefeated hitters as India concluded Day 1 at 357/6.
Twitter Reactions:
ICYMI – @RishabhPant17‘s 96-run blitz on Day 1.
Fell agonisingly short of a well-deserved century. 96 runs, 97 balls, 9 boundaries, 4 sixes – This was batting that oozed confidence epitome.
📽️📽️https://t.co/fiU0R4SInp #INDvSL
— BCCI (@BCCI) March 4, 2022
Rishabh Pant is one hell of an exciting cricketer!
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) March 4, 2022
Cricket’s obsession with milestones doesn’t allow us to properly acknowledge and appreciate the achievements. This is Rishabh’s 5th score in 90s…all of them stellar knocks enriching Test cricket. #IndvSL
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) March 4, 2022
Loot liya lanka ko… 👖 🔥🔥🔥 #INDvSL
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) March 4, 2022
#Pant may have missed a hundred but I was very impressed with his remarkably responsible approach. And his out standing self belief while hitting sixes is incredible. #Cricket #CricketTwitter
— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) March 4, 2022
@RishabhPant17 ❤️❤️☝️🇮🇳 https://t.co/3r3kZKJrTs
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) March 4, 2022
#Pant deserved a ton. Well played once again in a tricky situation. #MohaliTest #INDvSL
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) March 4, 2022
Absolutely love watching @RishabhPant17 !! A player who you can’t love .. don’t want to miss a ball he faces .. no idea what’s going on his head .. but it’s always a must watch .. I reckon he is the greatest modern day player entertainer ., #INDvSL
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) March 4, 2022
Congratulations King Kohli 👑
Been an honour playing by your side.
Looking forward to the next 💯 matches.@imVkohli pic.twitter.com/ruZBmfghL8— K L Rahul (@klrahul11) March 4, 2022
Congrats @imVkohli on your 100th test! Remarkable achievement & pray that you get a 100 on the 100th! #INDvSL #100thTestForKingKohli
— Kris Srikkanth (@KrisSrikkanth) March 4, 2022
Keep your head high Rishabh Pant lot of more to come https://t.co/FldZzkIapI
— Pratik 🪄 (@122mlongsix) March 4, 2022
Well played @RishabhPant17 !!!!#RishabhPant #INDvSL pic.twitter.com/laSeFnYJRj
— Shikhar Tiwari (@its_me_shikhar) March 4, 2022
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