India wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant exhibited immense skill and patience to notch up his maiden Test century during the final day of the fifth Test against England at The Oval on Tuesday (September 11).
During the post-lunch session, Pant alongside KL Rahul dominated the English attack. In particular, Pant went berserk and scored 89 runs in the session to complete the landmark. He reached the coveted three figure mark with a huge six off Adil Rashid in the 74th over.
Rishabh Pant hit 14 boundaries and three huge sixes in his 117-ball ton. He stitched a partnership of over 150 runs and give the visitors a glimmer of hope heading into the third session.
Pant made his Test debut in the ongoing Test series at Trent Bridge. On his debut innings, the 20-year-old had clubbed Rashid for a maximum on his very second delivery.
Twitter experts were in awe to see the utter dominance of Rishabh Pant against the quality English attack amidst pressure situation.
Here are some of the tweets:
Really admire the attitude of KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant , this attitude of not giving up. Memorable centuries for both of them.
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) September 11, 2018
Starts his career with a six, gets his first century with a six. This will be fantastic for Rishabh Pant's confidence going ahead. Big plus from this last day
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) September 11, 2018
Superstar in the making ... @RishabPant777 #100 with a huge 6 ..... #ENDvIND
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) September 11, 2018
Fantastic display of controlled aggression by @klrahul11 and @RishabPant777.
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 11, 2018
This partnership is just one of the many fascinating moments this Test Series has provided us with. Test cricket at its absolute best. #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/bN3WzdEDUb
Opened account in Test Cricket with a 6, first century in Test Cricket with a 6. Very impressive young man- Rishabh Pant. A brilliant innings from KL Rahul as well. Shining light amidst a difficult tour.
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) September 11, 2018
Really admire the attitude of KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant , this attitude of not giving up. Memorable centuries for both of them.
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) September 11, 2018
First Indian wicket keeper to score a 100 in England and the first Indian keeper to score a 100 in the fourth innings. Delightful innings from Rishabh Pant. pic.twitter.com/q7TfdB7qDk
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) September 11, 2018
Opened his Test account with a six. Reached his first Test ton with a six. Highest score by an Indian keeper in England. And it’s only his third Test. Well played, Rishabh Pant. This kid is special.... ???????????????? #ENGvIND
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) September 11, 2018
Scored his 1st run in test cricket with a massive six and today he scored his 1st 100 in test with a six.. well done @RishabPant777 I love it.. keep going #ENGvIND 5th Test @SkyCricket
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) September 11, 2018
