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Rishabh Pant's 95M Six Damages Solar Panel On Colombo Stadium Roof | VIDEO
Rishabh Pant, batting through a wrist injury on Day 2 of the second Test against Sri Lanka, hit a six estimated at 95 metres that shattered a solar panel on the SSC Stadium roof. Acknowledging the pain from a barrage of short balls, Pant's fearless stroke became a talking point, with commentary and records adding to the day's narrative.
Rishabh Pant, India’s wicketkeeper-batter, walked out to bat on Day 2 of the second Test against Sri Lanka despite nursing a wrist injury. The injury had previously forced him to retire out on Day 1 after facing just 15 balls, following a blow to his wrist. The India team management later confirmed that Pant was fit to bat if required, and with Saransh Jain dismissed on Day 2 morning, Pant made his way to the crease, as reported by India Today.
Once at the crease, Pant was immediately met with a relentless short-ball barrage from Sri Lanka’s fast bowlers. He took several blows to the body, requiring the India physio to rush in on occasions to check on him. Despite the discomfort, Pant continued to take on the attack, playing the innings in his trademark aggressive style.
The Massive Six and Broken Solar Panel
The standout moment came in the 90th over of India’s innings. Sri Lanka’s Lahiru Kumara bowled a short ball from around the wicket, but Pant, moving inside the line, got underneath it perfectly and swung hard, sending the ball flying towards fine leg. The shot travelled an estimated 95 metres before landing on the roof of the SSC Stadium in Colombo. It was not just a spectacular hit, though: the ball ended up shattering one of the solar panels installed on the roof, as noted by India Today.
Commentary from the broadcast saw Russell Arnold jokingly suggest that Pant may have also broken an air conditioner, a light-hearted moment in an otherwise tense encounter.
Dismissal and Record
Pant’s innings eventually ended after lunch, when he was dismissed by Keshara Nuwantha, drilling a delivery straight to deep mid-off. He fell for 63, contributing to India’s score of 419/6 at lunch on Day 2. His knock, however, was notable beyond the drama: Pant surpassed MS Dhoni’s record for most runs as wicketkeeper in away or neutral Tests, and also passed 2,500 runs as designated wicketkeeper in such matches, as detailed by India Today.
Dhruv Jurel had also scored a half-century on Day 2, supporting the team’s innings before Pant’s dismissal came.
Context
Pant’s return was significant not only because of his injury but for the manner in which he faced the short-ball challenge. Commentators and team management had earlier confirmed his fitness, but the knock was a testament to his courage and skill. The solar panel incident, alongside the record, made for a notable story on the day’s play.
How this outlet told it
India Today
Framing: Emphasizes Pant's injured but aggressive batting, the big six, and the broken solar panel; leaves out the record-breaking aspect. — Admiring and dramatic, using words like 'braved' and 'trademark' and 'classic Pant moment'.
Facts Included:
Pant batted with wrist injury on Day 2 of second Test
Sri Lankan fast bowlers bowled short balls at Pant
Pant took several blows, physio attended him
In 90th over, Lahiru Kumara bowled short, Pant hit six over fine leg
Ball travelled estimated 95 metres, landed on roof of SSC Stadium
Ball shattered one of solar panels on roof
Pant had retired out on Day 1 after facing 15 balls following wrist blow
India team management confirmed Pant fit to bat if required
Saransh Jain dismissed on Day 2, Pant came to bat
Commentator Russell Arnold joked about air conditioners
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ClaimRishabh Pant batted with a wrist injury on Day 2 of the second Test against Sri Lanka.