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• 06/21/2024
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Rishabh Pant, India’s star wicketkeeper-batter, made history during India’s T20 World Cup clash against Afghanistan on Thursday. Pant took three crucial catches to dismiss Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Gulbadin Naib, and Naveen ul Haq, bringing his total dismissals for the tournament to ten. This milestone established Pant as the record holder for most dismissals in a single edition of the T20 World Cup, surpassing the previous record held by AB de Villiers, Adam Gilchrist, and Kumar Sangakkara, each with nine dismissals.

Pant’s Remarkable Achievement

Pant’s record-breaking performance came in his second T20 World Cup as a regular member of Team India. He participated in all of India’s matches in the 2021 edition, although the team was eliminated in the group stages. In 2022, Dinesh Karthik was the preferred wicketkeeper for most of the tournament. Pant’s achievements in this edition underscore his exceptional skills and importance to the team, both behind the stumps and with the bat.

In addition to his proficiency with the gloves, Pant has been a standout performer with the bat in the ongoing tournament. He leads India’s batting charts with 116 runs from four innings, boasting an impressive average of 38.66 and a strike rate of 131.81. His contributions include an unbeaten 36 off 26 balls against Ireland in the opener and a quickfire 42 off 21 deliveries against Pakistan. This tournament marked Pant’s comeback to the Indian team after a lengthy hiatus following a near-fatal car accident in December 2022. He returned to competitive cricket in the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League, where he led the Delhi Capitals.

India’s Dominant Performance in the Super Eight

In their Super Eight encounter against Afghanistan at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, India made a commanding start by posting a formidable total of 181/8 after choosing to bat first. Suryakumar Yadav shined with a brilliant 53, while Hardik Pandya also contributed an important 32. Rohit Sharma’s men registered a comprehensive 47-run victory over Afghanistan, with Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh taking three wickets each.

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On Saturday, India will next face Bangladesh in an important Group 1 fixture in St. Lucia. With a strong start in the Super Eight, the Indian team is poised to continue their impressive run in the tournament, aiming for a place in the semifinals. Pant’s historic achievement and the team’s all-round performance boost India’s prospects as they advance in the competition.