IND vs BAN: In a thrilling comeback during the Test match in Chennai, Rishabh Pant scripted history. After a serious road accident in 2022 that kept him away from the game for a long time, Pant returned to international cricket during the T20 World Cup 2024. Now, playing in the first Test against Bangladesh, he has achieved yet another remarkable milestone.
Key Highlights:
- Return After 634 Days: Pant returned to Test cricket after a gap of 634 days. His last Test match was against Bangladesh in Mirpur on December 25, 2022.
- Match Kickoff: Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and opted to bowl first. India struggled early on, losing 3 wickets for just 34 runs in the first 10 overs, including Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli.
- Pant’s Innings: Walking in to bat, Rishabh Pant steadied the innings alongside opener Yashasvi Jaiswal. Upon reaching 19 runs, Pant crossed a significant milestone, scoring 4000 runs in international cricket.
- Joining Dhoni’s Club: With this feat, Pant became only the second Indian wicketkeeper-batsman to achieve this mark, joining the legendary MS Dhoni. Dhoni has 17,092 runs in international cricket, while Pant now has 4003 runs.
- Top Indian Wicketkeeper Scorers in International Cricket:
- MS Dhoni: 17,092 runs
- Rishabh Pant: 4,003 runs
- Syed Kirmani: 3,132 runs
- Farokh Engineer: 2,725 runs
- Nayan Mongia: 2,714 runs
- Rahul Dravid: 2,300 runs
- Day One Summary: By the end of the first session on Day 1 in Chennai, India had scored 88 runs in 23 overs. Rishabh Pant was unbeaten on 33, while Yashasvi Jaiswal had made 37 runs. Hasan Mahmud was the star bowler for Bangladesh, claiming 3 wickets.
- Bangladesh’s Decision to Bowl: Winning the toss, Bangladesh chose to bowl first, putting early pressure on the Indian batsmen.
This achievement by Rishabh Pant not only marks a successful comeback but also cements his place as a significant talent in Indian cricket. Following in the footsteps of MS Dhoni, Pant’s rise to this milestone brings a renewed sense of hope and excitement for the future of Indian cricket.
