Twitter erupts as Rishabh Pant scores his 1st Test 100, brings it up with a six and puts India in a good position to save the test.
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Rishabh Pant had been drafted into the Indian side in order to provide some impetus to the batting line up lower down the order.
He had shown a lot of promise in his first innings, hitting a six to get off the mark, but hit a lean patch ever since, unable to get going in trying conditions.
Today he was presented with a massive opportunity, an opportunity to show the world that he could bat in English cricket, that he belonged there and that he could become a long serving wicketkeeper-batsman for India in the longest format.
And my word did he do all of that today. Coming into bat at a time when India had lost two wickets in quick succession, Pant was able to graft a gritty partnership with KL Rahul, playing with determination and utmost freedom.
The two batted freely, playing normal cricketing shots and getting India a little closer to that mammoth score of 464.
Pant was playing his shots and taking the attack to the English bowlers, not bogged down by the pressure of the situation or of the scorecard. On 95, he got down on one knee and unleashed a towering six over cow corner to bring up his first ever Test Hundred.
Twitter was ablaze with appreciation for the young man:
Scored his 1st run in test cricket with a massive six and today he scored his 1st 100 in test with a six.. well done @RishabPant777 I love it.. keep going #ENGvIND 5th Test @SkyCricket
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) September 11, 2018
imagine if this were happening with the series at 2-2 #ENGvIND
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) September 11, 2018
Opened account in Test Cricket with a 6, first century in Test Cricket with a 6. Very impressive young man- Rishabh Pant. A brilliant innings from KL Rahul as well. Shining light amidst a difficult tour.
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) September 11, 2018
Maiden Test century — Rishabh Pant, take a bow!
He cut. He pulled. He drove. He lofted. He slogged. And he gets there with a six.
117 balls | 14 fours | 3 sixes #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/R3R3Uo7ECe
— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) September 11, 2018
Der se aaye, lekin durust aaye.
This innings has reinforced the point that Rahul has the skills…just needs to be consistent. Well played, KL 👏👌🙌 #EngvInd— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) September 11, 2018
Pant now has more overseas test centuries than dhoni.#ENGvIND
— cricket freak (@cricloverakku) September 11, 2018
The top-2 run-getters of IPL 2018 among Indians – Rishabh Pant (684) & KL Rahul (659) – are currently at the crease fighting in the final day of the final Test in England. #EngvInd
— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) September 11, 2018
2 centurions for India in the 4th inns of Tests:
Abbas Ali Baig & Poly Umrigar v Eng, Machester, 1959
Gavaskar & Viswanath v WI, PoS, 1976
Dravid & Ganguly v NZ, Hamilton, 1999
RAHUL & PANT v ENG, TODAY#EngvInd
— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) September 11, 2018
Starts his career with a six, gets his first century with a six. This will be fantastic for Rishabh Pant’s confidence going ahead. Big plus from this last day
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) September 11, 2018
Really admire the attitude of KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant , this attitude of not giving up. Memorable centuries for both of them.
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) September 11, 2018
First Indian wicket keeper to score a 100 in England and the first Indian keeper to score a 100 in the fourth innings. Delightful innings from Rishabh Pant. pic.twitter.com/q7TfdB7qDk
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) September 11, 2018
Poor Pant. Everyone knows the cool kids reach their 100 with a 5.
— George Dobell (@GeorgeDobell1) September 11, 2018
