AUS vs IND: Rishabh Pant’s explosive batting in Sydney Test earns praise from Sachin Tendulkar
In a match that had a lot of challenges for the batsmen, Rishabh PantHis performance in the fifth and final Test between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) stood out, earning him high praise from the cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar.
Sharp and explosive playing by Rishabh Pant
Pant showed his aggressive and entertaining style of play by scoring an incredible 61 runs off just 33 balls in India’s second innings. This knock followed a more measured 40 off 98 balls in the first innings, showing his ability to adapt to the demands of the game while retaining his flair. His strike rate in the second innings was a staggering 184, a figure that far surpassed most of the other batsmen in this match who struggled to maintain a strike rate above 50.
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Sachin Tendulkar praises Pant
Tendulkar, often regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, took to social media to express his admiration for Pant’s innings. Tendulkar praised Pant’s outstanding innings on a demanding pitch where most batsmen struggled to score at a strike rate of 50 or less. The former Indian captain highlighted the entertainment value and immense impact of Pant’s fearless batting, highlighting how he disrupted Australia’s game plan and turned the match on its head.
“On a wicket where most batsmen were batting at an SR of 50 or less, @RishabhPant17’s knock of an SR of 184 is truly outstanding. He rocked Australia from the first ball. It’s always fun to watch him bat. What an impressive change!” wrote Tendulkar on X (formerly Twitter).
On a wicket where most batsmen batted at an SR of 50 or less, @RishabhPant17Typing with an SR of 184 is truly remarkable. He rocked Australia from the first ball. It’s always fun to watch him bat. What an impressive change!#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/rU3L7OL1UX
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 4, 2025
Pant’s brilliance on the challenging SCG pitch
The SCG pitch was challenging for the batsmen in this Test, offering movement and bounce that made scoring difficult. Pant’s ability to score at such a high rate in these conditions is a testament to his talent and courage. His overs in the second half of the match in particular turned heads, as he came out with the clear intention of dominating the Australian bowler’s attack right from the start.
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