Rishabh Pant delivered the innings of his life during the 2021 Gabba Test against Australia. Heading into the series decider, Australia had been near-invincible at the Gabba, and India faced a monumental challenge. The tour began disastrously for India, with the team bundled out for just 36 runs in Adelaide. To add to their woes, skipper Virat Kohli returned home for the birth of his daughter after the first Test.
Ajinkya Rahane stepped up to lead India in Kohli’s absence, guiding the team to a remarkable comeback with a win in Melbourne. After the Sydney draw, the series stood at 1-1 going into the Brisbane Test. Chasing 328 to win, Pant emerged as India’s hero, scoring a brilliant unbeaten 89 to lead his team to a famous victory. India conquered the fortress Gabba and won the series 2-1.
At a Star Sports event, Pant revealed Rohit Sharma’s reaction to his iconic knock. Pant recalled Rohit’s words: “You have no idea what you’ve done.” Rohit felt like a proud big brother and expressed his happiness over Pant’s progress in the Test side.
Pant is set to play a crucial role for India in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He has already toured Australia twice, earning a reputation for match-winning performances. In 7 Test matches against Australia, Pant has scored 624 runs at an impressive average of 62.40, including a century and two fifties. His record and love for playing against Australia make him India’s X-factor in the series.
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