Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Rishabh Pant’s Massive Six Damages Solar Panel in Colombo
Rishabh Pant was batting for India in a cricket Test match.
The match was being played in Colombo against Sri Lanka.
On Day 2, a bowler named Kumara sent a short ball toward Pant’s leg side.
Pant hit the ball very hard over the fine-leg boundary.
The ball flew onto the stadium roof.
It damaged one of the solar panels there.
The officials then needed another ball because the first one had gone onto the roof.
Pant had earlier retired hurt but later returned to batting.
Rishabh Pant struck a huge six during Day 2 of the second India-Sri Lanka Test in Colombo.
The ball was bowled short and down the leg side by Kumara.
Pant swivelled and pulled the delivery over the fine-leg boundary.
The ball landed on the stadium roof and damaged a solar panel.
Officials brought replacement balls after the original ball went onto the roof.
- Who
- India batter Rishabh Pant and bowler Kumara were involved in the shot during the India-Sri Lanka Test.
- What
- Pant hit a massive six that landed on and damaged a solar panel on the stadium roof.
- When
- Day 2 of the second Test.
- Where
- A stadium in Colombo.
- Why
- Pant pulled a short delivery down the leg side with enough power for the ball to reach the roof.
- Match
- India vs Sri Lanka, second Test
- Match day
- Day 2
- Batter
- Rishabh Pant
- Shot
- A pull over fine leg
- Damage
- A solar panel on the stadium roof was damaged
- Officials’ response
- The fourth umpire brought replacement balls after the ball went onto the roof