Watch: Rishabh Pant Stuns with Massive 107M Six Off Tim Southee Before Falling for 99 in Bengaluru Test

Pant’s Jaw-Dropping Six Leaves Glenn Phillips and KL Rahul in Awe During India vs New Zealand Test

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Posted - Oct 19, 2024, 6:34 pm 2024-10-19T18:34:28+06:00

Updated - Oct 19, 2024, 6:34 pm 2024-10-19T18:34:28+06:00

Rishabh Pant produced another electrifying moment with the bat on Day 4 of the first Test between India and New Zealand at Bengaluru. The Indian wicketkeeper-batter smashed a huge six off New Zealand pacer Tim Southee, leaving both Glenn Phillips and KL Rahul stunned. Pant's explosive batting once again brought the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium to life.

Walking in at No. 5, Pant wasted no time in launching his trademark attacking innings. He sent Southee’s delivery sailing over the boundary ropes during the third ball of the 87th over in India's second innings. The delivery, bowled just outside the off-stump, was met with a clean strike from Pant, who sent the ball soaring outside the stadium. The crowd erupted in cheers as the left-hander’s shot reverberated throughout the stadium.

While New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips stood in shock with his mouth agape, KL Rahul, at the non-striker's end, could only smile in amazement at Pant’s ability to clear the boundary so effortlessly. Fans across the stadium were treated to yet another thrilling display of Pant's powerful batting as India built their lead.

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Pant continued to dominate the New Zealand bowlers with his impressive range of strokes, taking the team’s score forward. He crafted a brilliant 99 off 105 balls, including nine fours and five towering sixes. However, just when it seemed like Pant would reach his well-deserved century, New Zealand’s William O’Rourke delivered a crucial blow. On the first ball of the 89th over, O'Rourke drew an inside edge from Pant’s bat, sending the ball crashing into the stumps and ending Pant’s innings one run short of a century.