Netizens praise Rishabh Pant as he rises to the occasion and slams maiden ODI 50

Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant on Sunday tched up his maiden ODI half-century in first ODI against West Indies at Chepauk Stadium in Chennai. Pant who has been under radar for quite a while owing to his series of low-scoring performances, stepped up on occasion as India lost its openers early in game after being asked to bat first by visitors.

Pant came in to bat after India lost its top three and scored his half-century off 49 deliveries while stitching an essential 100 runs partnership with Delhi Capitals teammate Shreyas Iyer to steady India's innings. Delhi-lad, however, failed to convert his half-century to century as he lost his wicket to Pollard after scoring 71.

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Netizens hail Rishabh Pant

Soon after Pant's innings, netizens hailed wicketkeeper for scoring runs when team needed it most as Captain Kohli departed early and so did KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma. Cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle also hailed Delhi-lad's performance and said that it was one of Pant's better innings that he had seen. Here are some of reactions: 

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Virat Kohli dismissed by Sheldon Cottrell

Virat Kohli had come out to bat in seventh over after dismissal of opener KL Rahul. On final delivery of that over, Cottrelbowled a slower length delivery outside off-stump and Indian skipper attempted to work ball towards third man.

However, ball took inside edge and his stumps were shattered. Windies players celebrated as y had got rid off player who had troubled m on a couple of occasions during this tour. Even big pacer carried out his signature style salute which he does after picking up a wicket. Meanwhile, re was a pin drop silence at MA Chidambaram Stadium as Men In Blue lost two wickets in an over and Kohli walked back for a run-a-ball four. This was also second time that he was dismissed by left-arm Caribbean speedster.

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