India tour of England: Rishabh Pant was elated after starring in India’s series-clinching win over England in Manchester and stated that he hopes to recollect his maiden ODI hundred for remainder of his life.
Rishabh Pant hopes to recollect his maiden ODI hundred for remainder of his life (Reuters Photo)
HIGHLIGHTSRishabh Pant stated he hopes to recollect his maiden ODI hundred for remainder of his lifeCredit to our bowlers for maintaining England to 260: Rishabh PantRishabh Pant smashed an unbeaten 125 runs off 113 balls
India’s explosive wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant, who grew to become solely the fourth Indian wicketkeeper to attain a century in ODIs, stated that he desires to recollect his maiden ODI hundred for the remainder of his life whereas including that Indian bowlers did a implausible job to limit the hosts to a modest 259 on a batting-friendly pitch in Manchester.
Pant’s unbeaten 125 and Hardik Pandya’s excellent all-round show helped India seal a five-wicket victory over England within the third and closing ODI at Old Trafford on Sunday and full a 2-1 collection victory. Pant took India dwelling with 47 balls to spare by reverse-sweeping Joe Root for 4, after he smashed David Willey for 5 boundaries within the earlier over.
India vs England, third ODI: Highlights
“Hopefully, I will remember my first ODI century for the rest of my life. But when I was in there, I was just focusing on one ball at a time,” Pant stated within the post-match presentation ceremony.
Prior to the sport, Pant had performed 26 matches wherein he scored 5 half-centuries with a high rating of 85 to his identify. But in opposition to the Three Lions, Pant got here out all weapons blazing and made certain that he didn’t get out earlier than reaching the three-figure mark.
“(Coming in at 25 for 2) When a team is under pressure and you bat like that, that’s what you aspire to do. (Quick end to the chase) I enjoy playing in England and will do whatever I can do to keep enjoying my cricket,” Pant added.
“The more cricket you play, the more experience you get. (Bowling) It was the best pitch to bat on, so credit to our bowlers for keeping them to 260. Not only this game, they have bowled well through the series. Not only this series either, they have been excellent all year,” Pant additional stated.
— ENDS —
