In matches where the batsmen faced difficulties, Rishabh PantThe performance in the fifth and final Test between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) has been impressive, drawing praise from the cricket legend. Sachin Tendulkar.
Rishabh Pant's gritty and explosive batting display
Pant showed his aggressive and exciting performance by scoring 61 runs from just 33 balls in India's second innings. This knock came after 40 runs from 98 balls in the first few months, showing his ability to adapt to the demands of the game while still maintaining his passion. His knock in the second innings was a remarkable 184, a number that surpassed many other batsmen in the game who struggled to not score more than 50.
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Sachin Tendulkar has a lot of respect for Pant
Tendulkar, often considered one of the greatest cricketers of all time, took to social media to express his admiration for Pant. Tendulkar praised Pant's incredible innings in a tough game where most batsmen struggle to score 50 or less. The former India all-rounder highlighted the excitement and impact of Pant's fearless batting, emphasizing how it disrupted Australia's game plan and turned the game on its head.
“On a wicket where most batsmen have hit an SR of 50 or less, @RishabhPant17's knock with an SR of 184 is amazing. He played the Australian ball from the very first ball. It's always fun to watch him bat. What an exciting innings!” wrote Tendulkar on X (formerly Twitter).
On a wicket where most batsmen have scored an SR of 50 or less, @RishabhPant17Knocking with an SR of 184 is pretty amazing. He played Australian football from the first ball. It's always fun to watch him bat. What an impactful innings!#AUSWIN pic.twitter.com/rU3L7OL1UX
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 4, 2025
Pant's win at a tough SCG level
The pace at the SCG has been a challenge for the batsmen in these Tests, providing pace and bounce that makes scoring difficult. Pant's ability to score at such a high rate under these conditions is a testament to his skill and resilience. His innings in the second half of the match turned heads, as he came out with a goal to control Australia's threat from the start.