OTD: When Rishabh Pant's Astonishing 125* Lead India To Series Win Against ENG In 2022

Pant scored unbeaten 125 Vs ENG [X]

Two years ago today, on July 17, 2022, Rishabh Pant's maiden ODI century propelled India to a remarkable victory against England in the third ODI at Old Trafford, Manchester.

The match was the series decider, with India winning the first game but losing the second.

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Watch: When Rishabh Pant's 125* Seals Series Win

After winning the toss, India opted to field first and bowled out the hosts for 259 in 45 overs. Hardik Pandya delivered a stellar performance with the ball, claiming a career-best 4/24.

India's chase of 260 runs started shakily, with the team at 72 for 4 at one stage. However, Rishabh Pant, the young Indian wicketkeeper-batter, played a match-defining innings, scoring an unbeaten 125 off 113 balls.

His innings was laced with 16 boundaries and 2 sixes. Pant's fearless batting saw him hit five consecutive fours off David Willey, leaving India just three runs to win in the 43rd over.

Pant's partnership with Hardik Pandya was crucial, as the pair put together 133 runs for the fifth wicket. Pant's unbeaten 125 ensured India won the match by five wickets with 47 balls to spare, securing the three-match ODI series 2-1.

His performance earned him the Player of the Match award and etched his name in cricketing history.

This innings marked Pant's first century in ODIs and placed him alongsid MS Dhoni and Rahul Dravid in the elite list of Indian wicketkeepers with a hundred in an ODI chase.

Pant's score of 125* is the highest by an Indian wicketkeeper in a successful chase in a SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia) nation, surpassing Dhoni's unbeaten 87 in Melbourne.

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