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KL Rahul Bows to Rishabh Pant After Audacious Six Lights Up Day 1 at Headingley

  • Posted on June 21, 2025
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  • By Arijit Dutta
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Rishabh Pant’s daring six in the final over of Day 1 at Headingley left fans in awe and KL Rahul bowing in mock reverence. His unbeaten 65 capped a dominant day for India, who rode on centuries from Gill and Jaiswal to finish at 359/3 in the first Test against England.

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In a moment that perfectly captured the spirit of Indian cricket’s fearless approach, Rishabh Pant lit up the final over of Day 1 in the Leeds Test against England with a trademark audacious six that left fans, teammates, and opponents equally stunned. With just a few deliveries left in the day, Pant danced down the track and launched Chris Woakes over deep square leg, refusing to shut shop despite the late hour.

India had already asserted dominance with a commanding total of 351/3 when Pant walked in, but his 91-ball 65 — decorated with seven fours and two sixes — injected fresh energy into an already strong position. As he walked back to the dressing room at stumps, unbeaten and unfazed, teammate KL Rahul greeted him with folded hands and a theatrical bow, acknowledging the left-hander’s audacity with a smile.

The moment quickly went viral, encapsulating the camaraderie and admiration within the Indian camp. It wasn’t just Pant’s calculated aggression that won applause; it was also his timing — picking the last over of the day to launch an attack rather than play safe.

Earlier in the day, India’s platform was laid by Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill. Jaiswal made history with a century on debut in England, scoring a composed 101, while Gill, leading the side for the first time in Tests, remained unbeaten on 127. KL Rahul contributed a gritty 42 in the opening stand.

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However, Sai Sudharsan’s debut turned sour as he fell for a duck, undone by nerves more than bowling skill. With another innings to come, the young left-hander will hope for redemption.

India ended the day at 359/3, firmly in control, with Pant’s fearless display serving as the perfect exclamation mark.

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