Published 16:30 IST, January 19th 2021
IND vs AUS 4th Test: Zomato lauds Rishabh Pant, trolls Tim Paine in series of funny tweets
IND vs AUS: Zomato applauds Rishabh Pant for his match-winning knock in the final Test, whereas they troll Tim Paine for his 'Gabba' jibe on social media.
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Team India added another feather to their hat with their triumphant Test series victory in Australia to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. In spite of having their backs to the wall throughout the four-match series, the Ajinkya Rahane-led side successfully countered all the adversities to register a famous win under challenging circumstances. The Indian contingent garnered immense appreciation from all corners for their valiant efforts Down Under, whereas Tim Paine and co. have been subjected to trolls on social media after their humiliating defeat at the Gabba.
IND vs AUS: Zomato trolls Tim Paine with hilarious Tweets
Cricketing giants India and Australia were involved in a tooth and nail fight in their recently concluded Test series. With both sides desperate to clinch the series, the battle intensified as the tour progressed. Frustrated with India's fearlessness, the Aussies were forced to adapt to psychological warfare in an attempt to get under the skin of the visitors. However, their ploy backfired as they were beaten comprehensively by 3 wickets at their own hunting ground in the India vs Australia 4th Test.
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Australian captain Tim Paine was lambasted by the Indian fans after the wicketkeeper told R Ashwin that he could not wait for India to come to The Gabba for the final Test. However, the player was left red-faced after his side lost the Test series decider at their 'fortress'. Chasing an imposing target of 328 against a formidable Australia bowling attack was never going to be easy for the Indian batters.
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With all the three results possible on the final day, the contest between bat and bowl promised to be an exhilarating one. The contest eventually proved to be worth the hype as India showcased outstanding batsmanship to gain an upper-hand. Shubman Gill batted exceedingly for his 91 to set the tone of the chase. The ever-dependable Cheteshwar Pujara toiled hard for over 200 balls for his 56 runs. The onus was on Rishabh Pant to guide India to victory after the fabulous start.
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The southpaw proved his mettle with the bat on yet another occasion and dented Australia's chances of making a comeback into the game with his positive intent. The player took his time in the middle but started accelerating once he was set. The left-hander's unbeaten knock of 89 proved to be the game-changer, and he received appreciation from all corners for his stellar efforts. After India captured the final frontier of the IND vs AUS series, Zomato posted a series of tweets where they apparently trolled Tim Paine for his comments. They also hailed the Indian team for their Border-Gavaskar Trophy conquest.
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The dynamic batsman was adjudged as the 'Player of the Match' for his match-winning performance in the India vs Australia 4th Test match. The youngster has already contributed significantly with the bat for Team India, and he also is compared to Adam Gilchrist by many due to his fearless approach. The talented cricketer has played16 Test matches so far and has amassed 1088 runs in the longer format.
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16:30 IST, January 19th 2021