IND vs BAN: Rishabh Pant Smashes a Half-Century During India’s 2nd Innings on Test Cricket Comeback

Rishabh Pant has been an absolute trailblazer since he made his return to competitive cricket. From the bustling season of IPL and making his national comeback at the T20 World Cup , his redemption journey has been a massive inspiration to the Indian Cricket fans. The Spidey of Indian Cricket has been an impressive talent since he made his comeback. After a potent showcase in the Duleep Trophy, Rishabh was selected for the first match of the Bangladesh Tests, and he has made his return a moment to remember. on his return to Test Cricket, Rishabh Pant scored a solid half century against the Bangla Tigers.

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Rishabh Pant Shines Bright on His Test Cricket Comeback, Scores a Half Century Against Bangladesh

Rishabh Pant has smashed a solid knock during India's second innings. As the wicketkeeper-batter makes his red-ball comeback for the national side, the southpaw has been key for Team India as he continues to forge a dominant partnership with Shubman Gill as of the writing. Pant has scored an 88-ball half-century as he continues to hold his stance firm against Bangladesh and put up good shots against the Bangla Tigers.

Pant has been soaking the pressure with ease as he continues his form against BAN. He has been hitting some aggressive shots and has also been putting on the brakes and embracing the pressure. Team India continues their stronghold over Bangladesh as Day 3 continues.

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Speaking of the match, Team India dominated on Day 1 despite  Bangladesh dismissing their top order. Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin led the charge in batting and amassed huge totals, so it was an all-rounder frenzy. The Men in Blue also demonstrated their supremacy in bowling, as their skill destroyed the Bangla Tigers' whole lineup.

In the second innings, Team India came back to bat and have already lost their top order. But Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill are still on strike, India still leads by 350+ runs. At Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium, Day 3 action has already begun, and the Men in Blue will aim to continue and extend their lead in the first test match.