Rishabh Pant Enters History Books With 36-Ball 50 In Test Cricket

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Rishabh Pant was at his best on Day 2 of India's third Test vs New Zealand.

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The southpaw slammed the New Zealand bowlers for fun, especially left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel.

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Pant raced to his half-century in only 36 balls to get his name etched in the history books.

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The fifty is the fastest by an Indian batter vs New Zealand in Test cricket.

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Pant eventually fell for 60 runs off 59 balls with the help of 8 fours and 2 sixes.

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His masterclass put India in a strong position in the third Test vs New Zealand.

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Pant also holds the record of scoring fastest Test fifty for India by doing it in 28 balls.

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Rishabh Pant Enters History Books With 36-Ball 50 In Test Cricket

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Rishabh Pant was at his best on Day 2 of India's third Test vs New Zealand.

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The southpaw slammed the New Zealand bowlers for fun, especially left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel.

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Pant raced to his half-century in only 36 balls to get his name etched in the history books.

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The fifty is the fastest by an Indian batter vs New Zealand in Test cricket.

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Pant eventually fell for 60 runs off 59 balls with the help of 8 fours and 2 sixes.

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His masterclass put India in a strong position in the third Test vs New Zealand.

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Pant also holds the record of scoring fastest Test fifty for India by doing it in 28 balls.

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