IND vs ENG, 4th Test: Rishabh Pant scores scintillating hundred

India wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant scored his third Test hundred in the first innings during the fourth Test against England. India were in a spot of bother after being reduced to 146/6 when Pant was joined by Washington Sundar in the middle and the two stitched a partnership of over 100 runs.

Pant notched up his ton with a six in Joe Root’s over. England were earlier bundled out for 205 in the first innings on the first day while the home side ended the day’s proceedings at 24/1. 

The hosts then had a disappointing start to the day’s play after losing few quick wickets in quick succession. But Rohit Sharma and Pant stitched a stand of 41 runs before Sharma departed for 49. 

The left-handed batsman was eventually dismissed 101 after he hit one straight to Root who was stationed at short mid-wicket off Anderson. Pant’s knock included 13 fours and two maximums. This is his first hundred in India. 

India lead the four-match Test series 2-1 and need to win or draw this clash to march into the final of the WTC to be played against New Zealand at Lord’s. But if India suffered a defeat in the final Test then Australia will play the title clash against the Kiwis.



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