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New Straits Times
7 hours ago
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- New Straits Times
England rally after Pant heroics to set up thrilling finish to India opener
LEEDS, United Kingdom: Rishabh Pant became the first India batsman to score hundreds in both innings of a Test against England on Monday's fourth day at Headingley before the hosts hit back to set up a dramatic finale to the series opener. England, with all their wickets standing, will head into Tuesday's final day needing a further 350 runs to reach a target of 371 as they bid to go 1-0 up in a five-match series. India were threatening to bat England out of the game while Pant, who made 134 in the first innings, completed a 130-ball century, including 13 fours and two sixes, before falling for 118. The swashbuckling wicketkeeper received excellent support from opener Rahul, who made 137 in a fourth-wicket partnership of 195 that started when India were faltering at 92-3 in their second innings. But from the relative safety of 333-4, India lost their last six wickets for 31 runs as they slumped to 364 all out. Fast bowler Josh Tongue did the bulk of the damage in a burst of three wickets in four balls. Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett survived a potentially tricky six-over spell to take England to 21-0 at stumps. "It's a blockbuster finish waiting tomorrow (Tuesday)," Rahul told Sky Sports after stumps. He added: "Someone's got to win tomorrow, it'll be an interesting day. The wicket is not as easy as the first innings, they (England) won't find it as easy to hit the ball on the rise. "Even if they get a big partnership, if we get a couple of wickets we'll be right in the game." Tongue, meanwhile was proud of England's resilience, saying: "It's very exciting. To get them all out at the end of the day and to not lose a wicket was crucial." Tongue, who finished with innings figures of 3-72 in 18 overs, added: "I do enjoy bowling at the tail, it's a good opportunity to get wickets." India also collapsed in the first innings. Despite hundreds from captain Shubman Gill, Pant and Yashasvi Jaiswal, they were dismissed for 471 after losing their last seven wickets for 41 runs. The outstanding Jasprit Bumrah, the world's top-ranked Test bowler, took five wickets in England's first-innings 465 and will be the danger man for India on Tuesday. England, however, have succeeded in pulling off some dramatic run-chases in their 'Bazball' era under coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes They reached a target of 378 – their record successful fourth-innings chase in Test cricket – against a Bumrah-led India attack at Edgbaston three years ago. Pant is just the second wicketkeeper in Test history to score hundreds in both innings of the same match following Andy Flower's scores of 142 and 199 not out for Zimbabwe against South Africa in 2001. After a morning session in which India skipper Gill was the only batsman dismissed, Rahul and Pant upped the tempo in their contrasting styles. Pant completed an 83-ball fifty before driving Shoaib Bashir for two soaring sixes in three balls. Rahul took 202 balls to reach his century, featuring 13 fours, with a trademark cover-drive – his ninth hundred in 59 Tests. Pant, severely injured in a life-threatening car crash in December 2022, was stuck in the 90s before a quick single took him to his century. Rahul eventually played on to Brydon Carse before Tongue dismissed Shardul Thakur and Mohammed Siraj with successive deliveries. Bumrah survived the hat-trick but was bowled next ball by Tongue with Prasidh Krishna out for a duck as well when he holed out off Bashir to end the innings.
Int'l Business Times
10 hours ago
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- Int'l Business Times
England Rally After Pant Heroics To Set Up Thrilling Finish To India Opener
Rishabh Pant became the first India batsman to score hundreds in both innings of a Test against England on Monday's fourth day at Headingley before the hosts hit back to set up a dramatic finale to the series opener. England, with all their wickets standing, will head into Tuesday's final day needing a further 350 runs to reach a target of 371 as they bid to go 1-0 up in a five-match series. India were threatening to bat England out of the game while Pant, who made 134 in the first innings, completed a 130-ball century, including 13 fours and two sixes, before falling for 118. The swashbuckling wicketkeeper received excellent support from opener Rahul, who made 137 in a fourth-wicket partnership of 195 that started when India were faltering at 92-3 in their second innings. But from the relative safety of 333-4, India lost their last six wickets for 31 runs as they slumped to 364 all out. Fast bowler Josh Tongue did the bulk of the damage in a burst of three wickets in four balls. Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett survived a potentially tricky six-over spell to take England to 21-0 at stumps. "It's a blockbuster finish waiting tomorrow (Tuesday)," Rahul told Sky Sports after stumps. He added: "Someone's got to win tomorrow, it'll be an interesting day. The wicket is not as easy as the first innings, they (England) won't find it as easy to hit the ball on the rise. "Even if they get a big partnership, if we get a couple of wickets we'll be right in the game." Tongue, meanwhile was proud of England's resilience, saying: "It's very exciting. To get them all out at the end of the day and to not lose a wicket was crucial." Tongue, who finished with innings figures of 3-72 in 18 overs, added: "I do enjoy bowling at the tail, it's a good opportunity to get wickets." India also collapsed in the first innings. Despite hundreds from captain Shubman Gill, Pant and Yashasvi Jaiswal, they were dismissed for 471 after losing their last seven wickets for 41 runs. The outstanding Jasprit Bumrah, the world's top-ranked Test bowler, took five wickets in England's first-innings 465 and will be the danger man for India on Tuesday. England, however, have succeeded in pulling off some dramatic run-chases in their 'Bazball' era under coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes They reached a target of 378 -- their record successful fourth-innings chase in Test cricket -- against a Bumrah-led India attack at Edgbaston three years ago. Pant is just the second wicketkeeper in Test history to score hundreds in both innings of the same match following Andy Flower's scores of 142 and 199 not out for Zimbabwe against South Africa in 2001. After a morning session in which India skipper Gill was the only batsman dismissed, Rahul and Pant upped the tempo in their contrasting styles. Pant completed an 83-ball fifty before driving Shoaib Bashir for two soaring sixes in three balls. Rahul took 202 balls to reach his century, featuring 13 fours, with a trademark cover-drive -- his ninth hundred in 59 Tests. Pant, severely injured in a life-threatening car crash in December 2022, was stuck in the 90s before a quick single took him to his century. Rahul eventually played on to Brydon Carse before Tongue dismissed Shardul Thakur and Mohammed Siraj with successive deliveries. Bumrah survived the hat-trick but was bowled next ball by Tongue with Prasidh Krishna out for a duck as well when he holed out off Bashir to end the innings. India's KL Rahul sweeps on his way to 137 in the first Test against England at Headingley AFP
Yahoo
10 hours ago
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- Yahoo
England rally after Pant heroics to set up thrilling finish to India opener
India's Rishabh Pant celebrates reaching his second century of the match in the first Test against England (Darren Staples) Rishabh Pant became the first India batsman to score hundreds in both innings of a Test against England on Monday's fourth day at Headingley before the hosts hit back to set up a dramatic finale to the series opener. England, with all their wickets standing, will head into Tuesday's final day needing a further 350 runs to reach a target of 371 as they bid to go 1-0 up in a five-match series. Advertisement India were threatening to bat England out of the game while Pant, who made 134 in the first innings, completed a 130-ball century, including 13 fours and two sixes, before falling for 118. The swashbuckling wicketkeeper received excellent support from opener Rahul, who made 137 in a fourth-wicket partnership of 195 that started when India were faltering at 92-3 in their second innings. But from the relative safety of 333-4, India lost their last six wickets for 31 runs as they slumped to 364 all out. Fast bowler Josh Tongue did the bulk of the damage in a burst of three wickets in four balls. Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett survived a potentially tricky six-over spell to take England to 21-0 at stumps. Advertisement - 'Blockbuster finish' - "It's a blockbuster finish waiting tomorrow (Tuesday)," Rahul told Sky Sports after stumps. He added: "Someone's got to win tomorrow, it'll be an interesting day. The wicket is not as easy as the first innings, they (England) won't find it as easy to hit the ball on the rise. "Even if they get a big partnership, if we get a couple of wickets we'll be right in the game." Tongue, meanwhile was proud of England's resilience, saying: "It's very exciting. To get them all out at the end of the day and to not lose a wicket was crucial." Advertisement Tongue, who finished with innings figures of 3-72 in 18 overs, added: "I do enjoy bowling at the tail, it's a good opportunity to get wickets." India also collapsed in the first innings. Despite hundreds from captain Shubman Gill, Pant and Yashasvi Jaiswal, they were dismissed for 471 after losing their last seven wickets for 41 runs. The outstanding Jasprit Bumrah, the world's top-ranked Test bowler, took five wickets in England's first-innings 465 and will be the danger man for India on Tuesday. England, however, have succeeded in pulling off some dramatic run-chases in their 'Bazball' era under coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes Advertisement They reached a target of 378 -- their record successful fourth-innings chase in Test cricket -- against a Bumrah-led India attack at Edgbaston three years ago. Pant is just the second wicketkeeper in Test history to score hundreds in both innings of the same match following Andy Flower's scores of 142 and 199 not out for Zimbabwe against South Africa in 2001. After a morning session in which India skipper Gill was the only batsman dismissed, Rahul and Pant upped the tempo in their contrasting styles. Pant completed an 83-ball fifty before driving Shoaib Bashir for two soaring sixes in three balls. Advertisement Rahul took 202 balls to reach his century, featuring 13 fours, with a trademark cover-drive -- his ninth hundred in 59 Tests. Pant, severely injured in a life-threatening car crash in December 2022, was stuck in the 90s before a quick single took him to his century. Rahul eventually played on to Brydon Carse before Tongue dismissed Shardul Thakur and Mohammed Siraj with successive deliveries. Bumrah survived the hat-trick but was bowled next ball by Tongue with Prasidh Krishna out for a duck as well when he holed out off Bashir to end the innings. jdg/kca/nf
France 24
15 hours ago
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- France 24
England rally after Pant heroics to set up thrilling finish to India opener
England, with all their wickets standing, will head into Tuesday's final day needing a further 350 runs to reach a target of 371 as they bid to go 1-0 up in a five-match series. India were threatening to bat England out of the game while Pant, who made 134 in the first innings, completed a 130-ball century, including 13 fours and two sixes, before falling for 118. The swashbuckling wicketkeeper received excellent support from opener Rahul, who made 137 in a fourth-wicket partnership of 195 that started when India were faltering at 92-3 in their second innings. But from the relative safety of 333-4, India lost their last six wickets for 31 runs as they slumped to 364 all out. Fast bowler Josh Tongue did the bulk of the damage in a burst of three wickets in four balls. Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett survived a potentially tricky six-over spell to take England to 21-0 at stumps. 'Blockbuster finish' "It's a blockbuster finish waiting tomorrow (Tuesday)," Rahul told Sky Sports after stumps. He added: "Someone's got to win tomorrow, it'll be an interesting day. The wicket is not as easy as the first innings, they (England) won't find it as easy to hit the ball on the rise. "Even if they get a big partnership, if we get a couple of wickets we'll be right in the game." Tongue, meanwhile was proud of England's resilience, saying: "It's very exciting. To get them all out at the end of the day and to not lose a wicket was crucial." Tongue, who finished with innings figures of 3-72 in 18 overs, added: "I do enjoy bowling at the tail, it's a good opportunity to get wickets." India also collapsed in the first innings. Despite hundreds from captain Shubman Gill, Pant and Yashasvi Jaiswal, they were dismissed for 471 after losing their last seven wickets for 41 runs. The outstanding Jasprit Bumrah, the world's top-ranked Test bowler, took five wickets in England's first-innings 465 and will be the danger man for India on Tuesday. England, however, have succeeded in pulling off some dramatic run-chases in their 'Bazball' era under coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes They reached a target of 378 -- their record successful fourth-innings chase in Test cricket -- against a Bumrah-led India attack at Edgbaston three years ago. Pant is just the second wicketkeeper in Test history to score hundreds in both innings of the same match following Andy Flower's scores of 142 and 199 not out for Zimbabwe against South Africa in 2001. After a morning session in which India skipper Gill was the only batsman dismissed, Rahul and Pant upped the tempo in their contrasting styles. Pant completed an 83-ball fifty before driving Shoaib Bashir for two soaring sixes in three balls. Rahul took 202 balls to reach his century, featuring 13 fours, with a trademark cover-drive -- his ninth hundred in 59 Tests. Pant, severely injured in a life-threatening car crash in December 2022, was stuck in the 90s before a quick single took him to his century. Rahul eventually played on to Brydon Carse before Tongue dismissed Shardul Thakur and Mohammed Siraj with successive deliveries. Bumrah survived the hat-trick but was bowled next ball by Tongue with Prasidh Krishna out for a duck as well when he holed out off Bashir to end the innings. © 2025 AFP
eNCA
17 hours ago
- Sport
- eNCA
Pant piles on agony for England with record-breaking century
Rishabh Pant became the first India batsman to score hundreds in both innings of a Test against England as the tourists strengthened their grip on the series opener at Headingley on Monday. The swashbuckling wicketkeeper, who made 134 in the first innings, completed a 130-ball century, including 13 fours and two sixes on the fourth afternoon. He was out for 118, caught by Zak Crawley off the bowling of Shoaib Bashir. Pant's dismissal ended a stand of 195 with KL Rahul that started with the match in the balance when India were 92-3 in their second innings. India, however, were 298-4 at tea -- a lead of 304 runs -- with opener Rahul 120 not out. Pant is just the second wicketkeeper in Test history to score hundreds in both innings of the same match following Andy Flower's scores of 142 and 199 not out for Zimbabwe against South Africa in 2001. After a morning session in which India captain Shubman Gill was the only batsman dismissed, Rahul and Pant upped the tempo in their contrasting styles. Right-hander Rahul hit off-spinner Bashir for a textbook cover-drive four, while left-hander Pant nicked Josh Tongue through the vacant second slip position before thrashing him through the covers. Pant completed an 83-ball fifty before driving Bashir for two soaring sixes in three balls. He had made 75 when he hammered a Bashir delivery to short cover where diving England captain Ben Stokes did well to get a hand to the ball as he tried to complete what would have been a sensational catch. An England attack missing express quicks Mark Wood and Jofra Archer was largely powerless to stop the run spree as Rahul and Pant took advantage of the old ball on a good batting pitch. - Rahul ton - Rahul completed a 202-ball century featuring 13 fours with a trademark cover-drive -- his ninth century in 59 Tests. Pant, severely injured in a life-threatening car crash in December 2022, was stuck in the 90s before a quick single took him to a 130-ball century featuring 13 fours and two sixes. India great Sunil Gavaskar, watching from the stands, encouraged Pant to mark this century with the familiar somersault with which he had marked his first-innings hundred, but this time Pant celebrated in more conventional style. India are strongly placed in the game, with the outstanding Jasprit Bumrah, the world's top-ranked Test bowler, leading their attack. But England chased down 378 -- their record successful chase -- against a Bumrah-led India attack at Edgbaston three years ago. And the tourists will now want to avoid a repeat of what happened in their first innings at Headingley. Hundreds from Gill, Pant and Yashasvi Jaiswal put them on course for a total well in excess of 500, but they were dismissed for 471 after losing their last seven wickets for just 41 runs. England mustered 465 in reply, with Ollie Pope making 106 and Harry Brook scoring 99. By Julian Guyer
