Rishabh Pant's 66 Guides India to 372-Run Target Against Sri Lanka in Galle Test
In the first Test at Galle, Rishabh Pant scored a crucial 66 off 69 balls, helping India set a target of 372 runs for Sri Lanka. Pant's innings was marked by calculated aggression on a challenging pitch offering significant turn and variable bounce. Alongside contributions from KL Rahul and Devdutt Padikkal, India built a strong lead of 178 runs before their second innings. Sri Lankan bowlers Asitha Fernando and Prabath Jayasuriya took key wickets, but Pant's performance positioned India well for the final day.
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indianexpress broke this story on 18 Aug, 09:43 am. Other outlets followed.
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