Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:53am on 04 Jan 2025,Saturday Sports
Rishabh Pant blasted his second-fastest Test half-century off 29 balls in a scintillating reply to critics Sunil Gavaskar and Gautam Gambhir during India's Border-Gavaskar Trophy finale against Australia in Sydney. Pant's fiery 33-ball 61, including four sixes, helped India stay in the contest after the fall of Virat Kohli. The wicketkeeper-batter's aggressive approach with boundaries off Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland showcased his attacking intent. Pant’s knock was a display of resilience on a difficult pitch, earning him a standing ovation. India closed Day 2 at 141-6, trailing Australia's 181 in the rain-affected Test.
