Rishabh Pant mesmerized the gang on the Nassau County Worldwide Cricket Stadium in New York as he led India to victory towards Eire within the 2024 T20 World Cup with a shocking reverse scoop shot. Pant remained unbeaten on 36 off 26 balls, hitting three fours and two sixes. In what was his first worldwide match since his horrific accident in late 2022, Pant continued to play from the place he left off. He was additionally sharp behind the stumps, taking two catches and being concerned in a run-out throughout Eire's batting.
WATCH: Rishabh Pant's sensible reverse scoop shot wins the match for Group India.
It is extremely straightforward for Rishabh Pant. pic.twitter.com/ObfXW5UuN7
— ratnish (@LoyalSachinFan) June 5, 2024
Take a clip of that reverse lap the place you win by six runs @RishabhPant17 And play it in Instances Sq.. If that doesn't get Individuals involved in cricket, nothing will. #INDVIRE #T20WorldCup
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) June 5, 2024
“If this doesn't make Individuals involved in cricket, then nothing will,” Wasim Jaffer joked on X.
Pant's type will likely be an enormous bonus for India. Given the brand new duty of batting at No. 3, Pant has carried out effectively within the observe match in addition to in India's first Group A recreation of the event.
Pant, who was picked forward of Sanju Samson, has proved his price thus far.
Well-known cricket journalist Harsha Bhogle tweeted, “The largest factor for India at the moment was Rishabh Pant's good type.”
The largest optimistic for India at the moment was the type of Rishabh Pant.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 5, 2024
Together with Pant, captain Rohit Sharma additionally performed an necessary position. Rohit led from the entrance on a tough pitch with uneven bounce. The captain scored 52 runs in simply 37 balls earlier than getting injured.
Group India could be hoping that Rohit turns into totally match earlier than the match towards Pakistan on Sunday, June 9.
Earlier within the day, the Indian bowlers carried out brilliantly and bundled out the Irish batting for simply 97 runs. Hardik Pandya took three wickets, whereas Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh took two wickets every.
Mohammed Siraj additionally bought a wicket, making it a terrific day for the Indian quick bowling assault.
Virat Kohli did not carry out effectively towards Eire, however a giant innings will likely be anticipated from him towards Pakistan. 35-year-old Kohli has scored 308 runs towards Pakistan within the historical past of T20 World Cup.
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