Rishabh Pant suffered a blow on the operated knee on Day 2 of the 1st India vs New Zealand Test. The stumper went off the field after incurring an injury scare. Pant’s departure brought Dhruv Jurel into the middle as a backup wicketkeeper. However, the left-hander returned to carry out his duties as a batsman the next day and smashed the Kiwi bowlers all around the mark. Along with Sarfaraz Khan, Pant eliminated the threat of an innings defeat and was cruising towards the three-figure mark. Howbeit, the 26-year-old missed out on a well-deserved century by a single run. Pant’s wicket propelled yet another typical collapse, which eventually resulted in India putting a meagre 107-run target in front of New Zealand, who chased the score down with fair ease with 8 wickets in hand in Bengaluru.
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Rishabh Pant Goes Cryptic After India’s Loss
Following the culmination of the game, Rishabh Pant has disseminated a cryptic message through Instagram. Posting a story on the platform, Pant wrote: “Sometimes it’s best to just be quiet and let god show people,” the quote on Pant’s story read.”
Earlier, Rishabh Pant also reflected on Team India’s loss and thanked the fans for the support they rendered during the match.
“This game will test your limits, knock you down, lift you, and throw you back again. But those who love it rise stronger every time. Thanks to the amazing Bengaluru crowd for the love, support, and cheers. We will be back stronger,” Pant wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
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New Zealand Clinch History After 36 Years
New Zealand recorded their first Test victory on Indian soil after 36 years, beating the hosts by eight wickets on the fifth and final day of the opening encounter.
The Black Caps now lead the three-Test series 1-0.
Needing 107 to win on the final day, New Zealand survived a hostile opening spell from Jasprit Bumrah (2/29 in 8 overs) before Will Young (48 not out) and Rachin Ravindra (39 not out) added 75 runs for the third wicket to take the team to victory in 27.4 overs.
The Kiwis’ last triumph on Indian soil came at the Wankhede in Mumbai way back in 1988 when they defeated India by 136 runs in the second Test. India had won that three-Test series 2-1.
The second Test is slated in Pune from October 24.
(With inputs from PTI)
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