New Zealand achieved a historic 3-0 win over India in the Test series, securing victories in all three matches. In the third Test at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, New Zealand set a modest target of 146 runs for India to chase. However, India’s batting lineup crumbled, and the team was bowled out for 121 runs. The standout performance came from Rishabh Pant, who put up a lone fight with his quick half-century, but his efforts fell short as New Zealand celebrated a comprehensive win.
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Rishabh Pant’s Fighting Inning
Rishabh Pant was the only Indian batsman to shine in this match. He scored a brilliant 50 off just 48 balls, striking boundaries confidently to keep India’s hopes alive. Pant’s aggressive approach was a stark contrast to the rest of the lineup, as he maintained a strike rate of over 100 in both innings. His efforts placed him in elite company, making him only the third Indian batsman to score half-centuries at this pace in both innings of a Test match. Previously, only Virender Sehwag and Yashasvi Jaiswal had managed this feat.
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Achievements in Six-Hitting Records
Pant’s performance in the World Test Championship 2023-25 has been noteworthy for his powerful six-hitting. With 50 sixes across 51 innings, he stands as the fourth Indian batsman with the most sixes in the Championship, joining the ranks of Ben Stokes, Rohit Sharma, and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Pant has now climbed to sixth place on India’s all-time list for sixes in Test cricket, just behind legends like Sehwag and Dhoni. Despite India’s loss, Pant’s memorable performances continue to highlight his importance in the team.
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