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In a match that saw its share of challenges for the batsmen, Rishabh pantsHis performance in the fifth and final Test between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) has been outstanding, earning him high praise from the cricketing legend. Sachin Tendulkar.
Rishabh Pant’s gritty and explosive batting display
Pant showed his aggressive and entertaining style of play by scoring 61 runs off just 33 balls in India’s second innings. This knock came after a measured 40-plus from 98 balls in the first innings, showing his ability to adapt to the demands of the game while maintaining his style. His second innings strike rate was a staggering 184, a figure that was significantly better than most other batsmen in this match who struggled to maintain a strike rate above 50.
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Sachin Tendulkar heaps praise on Pant
Tendulkar, often regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, took to social media to express his admiration for Pant’s innings. Tendulkar praised Pant’s extraordinary innings on a challenging pitch where most batsmen struggled to score with a strike rate of 50 or less. The former India skipper highlighted the entertainment value and immense impact of Pant’s fearless batting, highlighting how it disrupted Australia’s game plan and turned the match on its head.
“On a wicket where most of the batsmen have batted at an SR of 50 or less, @RishabhPant17’s knock of an SR of 184 is truly remarkable. He has stomped Australia from the very first ball. Always entertaining to watch him bat. What an impressive innings!” wrote Tendulkar on X (formerly Twitter).
On a wicket where most batsmen have batted at an SR of 50 or less, @RishabhPant17The hit with an SR of 184 is truly remarkable. He has trampled Australia from the first ball. It’s always entertaining to watch him bat. What an impressive innings!#AUSWIN pic.twitter.com/rU3L7OL1UX
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 4, 2025
Pant’s brilliance on a challenging SCG ground
The SCG pitch has been a challenge for the batsmen in this Test, offering movement and bounce that made scoring difficult. Pant’s ability to score at such a high rate in such conditions is a testament to his talent and bravery. His innings in the second half of the match was particularly head-turning as he came out with clear intent to dominate the Australian bowling attack right from the start.
