Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Rishabh Pant’s Audacity Lifts India in Colombo Second Test
Rishabh Pant batted for India while his left forearm was strapped because of an injury.
Sri Lanka’s bowlers tried to make him uncomfortable by bowling short balls at his body.
Pant avoided some deliveries and was hit by others, but he kept playing.
He scored 63 runs using bold shots such as hooks, pulls and sweeps.
He also attacked the spinners by moving around the crease and stepping down the pitch.
Pant and Dhruv Jurel added 112 runs together.
Pant was eventually caught after lunch while trying another big shot.
His brave innings helped India take control of the match.
Rishabh Pant scored 63 for India despite a strapped left forearm after retiring hurt the previous evening.
Sri Lanka repeatedly targeted Pant with short deliveries, but he continued attacking while managing the injury.
Pant used hooks, pulls, sweeps, reverse-sweeps and aggressive footwork to disrupt Sri Lanka’s bowlers.
His 112-run partnership with Dhruv Jurel took India from 307 for 6 to 419 for 7.
Pant was caught at deep mid-off on the first ball after lunch, but his innings had put India firmly ahead.
- Who
- Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel helped India against Sri Lanka.
- What
- Pant scored 63 runs despite an injured, strapped left forearm and added 112 runs with Jurel.
- When
- On Monday, during Day 2 of the second Test, after Pant resumed batting following lunch.
- Where
- Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Why
- India needed runs after reaching 307 for 6, while Sri Lanka targeted Pant’s injury with short bowling.
- Match
- India vs Sri Lanka, second Test
- Venue
- Colombo
- Day
- Day 2
- Pant’s score
- 63 runs
- Partnership
- 112 runs with Dhruv Jurel
- India’s score
- 307 for 6 when Pant resumed; 419 for 7 when he was dismissed
- Dismissal
- Caught at deep mid-off on the first ball after lunch