Wednesday June 12 witnessed Team Indias wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant departing in an unfortunate incident during the 2024 T20 World Cup showdown against the United States of America at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. Pant exited the field after accumulating 18 runs from 20 deliveries.
Rishabh Pant had to come in as early as the third delivery of the innings after Virat Kohli was dismissed for a golden duck. The left-handed hitter shown purpose by hitting a boundary off Ali Khan’s opening ball, but Rohit Sharma’s dismissal at the other end didn’t assist his cause.
Along with Suryakumar Yadav, the wicket-keeper batsman attempted to save the innings. They had pulled India to 36-2 after seven overs, with a massive assignment in the middle overs ahead.
Rishabh Pant’s stint at the crease was cut short in the following over as Ali Khan came around the wicket. The right-arm pacer’s length delivery remained low and slipped onto the stumps, leaving Pant stranded at the crease. He failed to lower his bat in time, leaving a helpless figure as he walked back to the pavilion. Look at the dismissal right here:
Rishabh Pant has scored runs in his new No.3 position in Team India’s victories over Ireland and Pakistan this tournament. He opened his career with an undefeated 36 and then led the way with 42 in a recent victory over the Men in Green.
Team India Face Tough Run Chase After Rishabh Pant’s Dismissal
Rishabh Pant’s exit brought Shivam Dube to the crease, who has struggled with the bat throughout the tournament. The left-handed hitter is battling to gain momentum, while Suryakumar Yadav has settled in at the crease. As the race approaches its conclusion, the latter is critical to the outcome.
Team India is 67-3 after 14 overs, 44 runs behind the mark. Dube is on 15 runs after facing 25 deliveries at the crease, while Surykumar Yadav has struck two boundaries after escaping a near call in the shape of Saurabh Netravalkar’s missed catch.