Watch: Glenn Phillips, KL Rahul absolutely stunned as Rishabh Pant hits colossal 107-m six in Bengaluru Test
Published - 19 Oct 2024, 03:26 PM | Updated - 19 Oct 2024, 11:39 PM
Team India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant sent the ball outside of the ground with his sensational six off New Zealand pacer Tim Southee during the first Test. New Zealand fielders, including Glenn Phillips, and KL Rahul, who was standing at the non-striker end, dropped their jaws after Rishabh Pant's six.
Sarfaraz Khan celebrated his first international century, reaching 150 runs during the second session before being dismissed by Tim Southee in the 85th over. He scored 150 runs, including 18 fours and 3 sixes. He helped shift India's position from a potential defeat to a strong advantage in the Test match.
Watch: Glenn Phillips In Awe Of Rishabh Pant's 107-Meter Six
The incident took place on the third ball of the 87th over in India's second innings. Tim Southee bowled the ball around the off stump to trouble Rishabh, who was batting in the 90s. The moment the ball connected with the bat of the Indian cricketer echoed throughout the stadium in Bengaluru.
The left-handed batter's monster hit caught the attention of players and fans alike as they witnessed the red ball's final moments in the Test match. Glenn Phillips was left in shock, his jaw nearly dropping, while KL Rahul wore a wry smile, quietly appreciating his teammate Pant's impressive shot in the match.
Here’s the video of Rishabh's monster six off Tim Southee during the match:
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Pant moved on to 96 with that six. However, the batter was dismissed by New Zealand fast bowler William O'Rourke after scoring 99 runs off 105 balls, including nine fours and five sixes. William O'Rourke went on to dismiss KL Rahul, who scored just 12 runs, restricting India to 438/6 before the tea break.
Most Dismissals in 90s in Tests for India
| Player | Dismissals in 90s |
|---|---|
| Sachin Tendulkar | 10 |
| Rahul Dravid | 9 |
| Rishabh Pant | 7 |
| Sunil Gavaskar | 5 |
| MS Dhoni | 5 |
| Virender Sehwag | 5 |
Rishabh Pant’s Last Five Knocks in 3rd Innings of a Test
| Score | Opponent | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100* (139) | South Africa | Cape Town | 2022 |
| 50 (31) | Sri Lanka | Bengaluru | 2022 |
| 57 (86) | England | Edgbaston | 2022 |
| 109 (128) | Bangladesh | Chennai | 2024 |
| 99 (104) | New Zealand | Bengaluru | 2024 |
Wicketkeepers dismissed on 99 in Tests
| Player | Team | Opponent | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendon McCullum | New Zealand | Sri Lanka | Napier | 2005 |
| MS Dhoni | India | England | Nagpur | 2012 |
| Jonny Bairstow | England | South Africa | Old Trafford | 2017 |
| Rishabh Pant | India | New Zealand | Bengaluru | 2024 |
With New Zealand set to bat last, India currently appears to have the upper hand in the match. However, it’s important to remember that there is still plenty of time left in the game. The team's hopes for a strong performance depend on all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin, who can contribute with the bat.
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