India vs Sri Lanka; Rishabh Pant Makes Inspiring Return before Falling to Lunch

Rishabh Pant scored a brilliant half century before lunch while chasing the Sri Lankan score for the second consecutive day. Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel both made an impressive stand to allow India to respond in kind to their poor first day show. Business Fortune records India were 419/6 at lunch on Day 2 while chasing the 300/5 set by the hosts.

Star batter makes a return after injury scare

Rishabh Pant had to retire immediately when his left arm went numb as a result of Lahiru Kumar’s quick delivery. The situation had caused concern among Indian fans because it resulted in a scare for one of their openers for the following matches. However, the India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak anticipated that Pant will be fit enough to face the next day’s deficit saying “I think he will be fine enough to bat tomorrow.”

Rishabh Pant was unfazed by the circumstances around his exit and continued to attack the spinners with a powerful six on the boundary using his sweep and cut shots while walking out to bat. The number three batter remained not out on 63 from 89 balls as he posted 6 fours and 2 sixes.

In addition to Pant’s brilliant stroke and attacking play, the star batter has climbed to second on the MCG Test series run scorers list. Shubman Gill maintained his third position after recording 45 not out in the first innings.

Number eight batter makes a steady start

While Pant was busy batting the spinners to the boundary, Dhruv Jurel stood firm against Kumar’s rapid deliveries. Jurel remained patient at the other end as he posted his second consecutive half century as an opener. The number eight batter remained not out on 59 while Pant and Jurel added 112 runs for the seventh wicket together.

In addition to the two openers, the lower order is fully aware that the Sri Lankan spinners will be seeking bounce and turn from the Colombo surface.

Exciting spinner turns out after lunch

Pant fetched the cover point while pulling Nuwantha’s leg spinner before Kumar removed the star batter for 63 runs. The exciting spinner also accounted for the opening stand as Manav Suthar walked out to bat against the hostile bowling.

India won the toss and won by a margin of 165 runs. However, the batters are on notice because the Sri Lankan bowlers have sent out a warning to the Indian lower order. They will be looking to unsettle the new batters as the Sri Lankan track provides bounce and turn.

 

FAQs

What happened to Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant had to return to the pavilion when his left arm went numb as a result of Lahiru Kumar’s quick delivery. He walked out to bat on Day 2 after the scary situation.

How many runs did Dhruv Jurel score?

He faced the Sri Lankan pace bowling and remained not out on 59.

What was India’s score at lunch?

India’s first innings at lunch reads 419/6.

Who dismissed Rishabh Pant?

Keshara Nuwantha dismissed Pant for 63 runs.

Who leads the Test series?

India leads the Test series 1-0 after winning the first Test in Galle by 165 runs.