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.
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.
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