Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant stunned everyone by hitting a crazy shot for six against Australian captain Pat Cummins. The Spidey slammed a scoop kind of shot on a full-length delivery while batting on 30 runs.
During the 1st Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia at Optus Stadium in Perth, visiting captain Jasprit Bumrah won the toss and chose to bat first. Indian batters disappointed the fans with their performances, whereas KL Rahul was given out without any conclusive evidence, which caused a bit of controversy.
The explosive batter, Rishabh Pant, came to the crease in the 13th over following the dismissal of Virat Kohli. Displaying remarkable composure and skill, Pant steadied the Indian innings with a well-crafted knock. He scored 37 runs off 78 balls, which included three boundaries and a towering six, showcasing his ability to adapt to the situation and provide much-needed stability to the team.
During the 42nd over, Team India was struggling and were down to 108 runs for 6 wickets, with Rishabh Pant and debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy on the crease. Australian bowler Pat Cummins came through his run-up and bowled a full-length delivery, drifting towards the leg stump. Rishabh Pant shuffled towards the offside and smashed the ball for a crazy six. It was a scoop kind of shot, which went above the ropes for a six.
This magnificent shot stunned the crowd and left the Australian bowling attack in disbelief. The sheer power and precision of the stroke showcased Pant’s exceptional batting skills, drawing loud cheers from the spectators and putting pressure back on the opposition. It was a moment that highlighted his ability to turn the game around in style.
Nathan Lyon questions Rishabh Pant about IPL auction plans
During the first Test match between India and Australia in Perth, Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant and Australian bowler Nathan Lyon were involved in a hilarious chat during the first inning.
While Rishabh Pant was batting, Nathan Lyon was seen asking him amusingly, Where are you going in the IPL auction?
To this question, Rishabh Pant laughed and answered, No Idea.
