IND vs NZ: Rishabh Pant overcomes knee injury to score quick-fire fifty in Bengaluru

Rishabh Pant notched up his 12th half-century on Day 4 of the 1st Test between India and New Zealand.

In Short

• Rishabh Pant scores his 12th Test fifty on Day 4
• Sarfaraz and Pant share a century partnership
• The duo take India past a total of 300

Rishabh Pant braved his way to a brilliant half-century on Day 4 of the 1st Test between India and New Zealand at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on October 19, Saturday. Pant walked out to bat while being heavily strapped in the morning alongside Sarfaraz Khan. The wicketkeeper-batter was not able to take the field on Day 3 due to swelling in his knee. He was walked off the field on Day 2 as the ball hit his right knee, where three surgeries took place after the accident. Nonetheless, Pant ensured to stand up for his team and showed great intent.

Pant looked tentative at the start and struggled a bit at the start while running in between the wickets. However, Pant unleashed his unorthodox shots to put the pressure back on the New Zealand team. In no time, Pant raced his way to his 12th half-century in the format within just 55 balls. In the entertaining knock, Pant slammed four boundaries and three sixes. The attacking duo of Pant and Sarfaraz shared a century partnership.