[Watch] Rishabh Pant Punishes Kuldeep Yadav With A Sumptuous Six En Route To Express Fifty
Rishabh Pant attacking Kuldeep Yadav (X.com)
Rishabh Pant had a terrible return in red-ball cricket when India B were in action in the first innings against India A in Match 1 of the Duleep Trophy 2024 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. However, he came back strongly in the second innings, and in the process, he raced to a memorable half-century in just 34 balls.
Rishabh Pant Takes The Attack To Kuldeep Yadav
More significantly, Pant smashed an effortless six against Kuldeep Yadav, with whom he had shared a laugh earlier in the match. Notably, both Kuldeep and Pant play for Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
It was the third ball of the 21st over of India B's second innings when Kuldeep Yadav bowled a flighted legbreak to Pant. The southpaw came down the track, and launched the left-arm wrist spinner down the ground in a nonchalant manner.
However, Pant did not last long after an entertaining half-century. Tanush Kotian ended his stay, as Pant slammed after a 47-ball 61, laced with nine fours and two sixes.
What Happened In IND A Vs IND B Duleep Trophy Match So Far?
After India B's 321, where they reached due to Musheer Khan's heroics, India A closed their innings on 231. KL Rahul top-scored with a sluggish 37, while the others, such as Riyan Parag and Shivam Dube failed to impress with the bat in hand.
At the time of writing this, India B are 145/5, with Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant making the most of it. Nitish Reddy and Washington Sundar are in the middle, on 18* and 3* respectively.