‌IND vs NZ | Twitter reacts to Pant pointing Sarfaraz to refocus after Southee troubles with second new ball

ByArijit Kundu, SportsCafe Editor

10/19/2024

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Cricket is a team game and it demands a proper complement between the team members to taste success. When a well-set Sarfaraz Khan fickle against Tim Southee’s second new ball spell, ally Rishabh Pant didn’t hesitate to calm down the centurion in the afternoon session on the fourth day.

Despite the overhead conditions in the morning session of the ensuing first, New Zealand bowlers failed to capitalise and earn a wicket with Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant going strong. The former quickly notched up his 16th First Class century before Pant switched gears and followed up with a fifty. However, the rain gods showed up lately causing a brisk pause in the encounter before a quick wrap-up from the groundstaffs resumed proceedings. With the Indian duo going strong, the Kiwi bowlers seemed to be on the back foot before the second new ball reignited their hopes.

Southee donned the brand new SG, coming over the wicket, and bowled a shortish widish delivery that swung away from Sarfaraz who was beaten on an intended thwack. The next ball was close to the off stump that jagged in due and beat the outside edge for the second occasion in the over. While the Mumbaikar shoulder armed the next delivery on a good length, the fourth ball beat his outside edge for the third time in the over as Sarfaraz aimed for the cut. Seeing the new red cherry trouble a set-batter, Pant from the non-striker’s end walked up to Sarfaraz and guided him by pointing his finger to be cautious against the new ball. The wholesome moment caught the Twitterverse’s attention who buzzed about the duo’s incredible camaraderie.

Pant calming Sarfaraz after 2nd ball!!

— deca coorn (@DCoorn74987)

Can we?

Can we expect 270+ target as Pant and Sarfaraz are still there after them we have KL,Jadeja,Ashwin who can score 50's easily as per me !! Kuldeep , siraj , bhumrah can also get us some runs 🤔

What do you think??
— YASHVII_45 (@greatactor21)

Interesting

Can we expect 270+ target as Pant and Sarfaraz are still there after them we have KL,Jadeja,Ashwin who can score 50's easily as per me !! Kuldeep , siraj , bhumrah can also get us some runs 🤔

What do you think??
— YASHVII_45 (@greatactor21)

Marginal lead

IND now marginal favourites on WinViz. Unreal!

We’ll rightly celebrate Sarfaraz, Kohli and Pant—but the bigger factor has been the shocking control of line and length by NZ on a helpful deck

New ball or bust for NZ. For they’ll then be at the mercy of IND’s ATG bowling attack…
— Amar Sohal (@sohalamarsingh)

Well played

Sarfaraz khan and Rishabh Pant playing very well today in 2nd innings
— Baishnva Mishra (@Haruto657359301)

Beauty

Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant, saved India from trailing to lead. This is beautiful comeback from 46 to surpassing 400+ NZ's first innings score. Thanks to Virat Kohli too who played brilliantly yesterday.

Test cricket is the original form cricket !
— Safikur (@iam_safikur)

LOL

Pant & Sarfaraz be like : Sham tak khelenge ....
— Ankur Patel (@AnkurPatel59)

So proud

A memorable comeback, Maiden Test 💯 for Sarfaraz Khan! 👏

2016 U-19 BOYS ♥️

- Rishabh Pant will be so proud & happy for Sarfaraz Khan.
— Fatima Khan (@fatimakhanbwp)

Shape issue

Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant show that being fit or in shape is not the only thing you need in cricket.
— TD (@akshaydevkar_)

No boundaries

SARFARAZ and PANT facing problems playing with new ball. runs are not coming easily and no boundaries are coming after the game started with the new ball.
— JARVIS-editx (@iamdeep18dk)

‌IND vs NZ | Twitter reacts to Pant pointing Sarfaraz to refocus after Southee troubles with second new ball

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