WATCH: Shubman Gill pulls off a stunning performance to dismiss Rishabh Pant in Duleep Trophy 2024-25

Rishabh PantThe much-anticipated return to red-ball cricket after almost two years did not live up to expectations. In his first innings of Abhimanyu EaswaranIndia B vs Shubman Gill’India A, Pant was bowled out for a modest 7 runs on their 1st Day Duleep Trophy 2024-25 will face off at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday, September 5.

Shubman Gill’s amazing catch: Fall of Rishabh Pant

Pant, known for his powerful batting style, struggled to find his rhythm and flirted with danger during his brief time at the crease. They faced those who were reprimanded Akash NzuluPant’s attempt to assert his power was unsuccessful. In the 37th over, he tried to lift each delivery but could only get a lead. Gill, leading the opposition, made a spectacular diving catch to dismiss Pant, despite appearing to injure his right shoulder in the process. Gill’s quick recovery allowed him to resume his captaincy, while India A’s three pacers – Akash Deep, Avesh Khan again Khaleel Ahmed – committed to the game.

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Shubman Gill pulls a catch to dismiss Rishabh Pant and Akash Deep bowls a beauty to dismiss Nithish Kumar Reddy.#DuleepTrophy | @IDFCFIRSTBank

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Short-lived promises and initial success

Pant’s innings of the match got off to a flying start, showing his intent with a stylish cover for four off Avesh. However, his promising start was fleeting as he was dismissed just after 10 deliveries. The match was notable for marking Pant’s return to red-ball cricket for the first time since December 2022. Earlier in the day, India B opened the batting. Yashasvi Jaiswal he made a sustained contribution of 30 runs off 59 balls before Khaleel was dismissed. In the same innings, skipper Easwaran was out for 13, falling prey to a delivery from Avesh.

Avesh Khan and Akash Deep rule

The middle order struggled as Sarfaraz Khan again Musheer Khan tried to stabilize the innings with a partnership of 14 runs. However, Avesh struck again, removing Sarfaraz. Akash Deep emerged as a key player for India A, claiming key wickets, including Pant and Nitish Reddyin successive deliveries. Nitish’s dismissal was particularly notable, with Akash Deep delivering a superb delivery that brought down the stumps. At Tea, India B are reeling at 124/7 after 54 overs, with overs Navdeep Saini and Musheer trying to concentrate the innings.

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