HomeSports NewsIND vs AUS Sydney Test: Rishabh Pant’s quickfire fifty helps India end Day 2 on 141/6
The wicketkeeper struck the second fastest half-century by an Indian batsman in Tests. Pant’s entertaining knock comprised of six fours and four sixes. It came at a stage of the Indian innings when the team was struggling at 78/4.
By Prakhar Sachdeo January 4, 2025, 1: 21: 07 PM IST (Published)
Rishabh Pant’s quickfire half-century (50 off 29 balls), the second fastest by an Indian batsman in Tests, helped India end the second day of the Sydney Test against Australia at 141/6. India lead Australia by 145 runs.
Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal gave India a fast start as he scored 22 off 35 balls. Jaiswal’s knock included four fours against Mitchell Starc in the first over of the Indian innings.
Scot Boland then helped Australia bounce back as picked the wickets of KL Rahul, Jaiswal and Virat Kohli in quick succession. Shubman Gillyet again played a rash shot against Beau Webster and edged the ball to Carey and departed after playing a cameo of 13 off 15 balls.
At this stage Pant joined forces with Ravindra Jadeja. While Jadeja blocked one end, Pant attacked the Australian bowlers and helped India up the ante.
Pant scored 61 in 33 balls and hit six fours and four sixes before edging a delivery from Pat Cummins to Carrey. The wicketkeeper’s knock was important in helping India bounce back in the match after they had been