IND vs SA | Twitter is impressed as Simon Harmer exults after getting all-important wicket of Pant
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Rishabh Pant is a batter who can do enormous damage in a very short time, and was looking to take the game away in Kolkata. But South African off-spinner Simon Harmer had other plans as he dismissed the wicketkeeper-batter in the second session of day three before pumping his fists in jubilation.
After starting the third day of the first Test against India at 93/7, South Africa were bowled out for 153 ahead of lunch at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Captain Temba Bavuma’s fighting half-century helped the visitors set a respectable target of 124, while Ravindra Jadeja was the pick among the Indian bowlers with figures of 4/50.
The hosts’ pursuit started on the wrong note with openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul back in the hut inside three overs with the score reading just one. However, Dhruv Jurel and Washington Sundar steadied things up with a patient 32-run stand before a rush of blood cost the former his wicket.
The Indian faithful were still confident with Rishabh Pant walking in and only 91 runs to win the match. However, Simon Harmer had other plans, ending the Indian stand-in skipper’s 13-ball stay.
The off-spinner bowled a flighted delivery that was a tad full and pitched on middle stump, with the wicketkeeper-batter driving the ball straight back. The lanky off-spinner showed great anticipation as he pouched a safe catch immediately after completing his bowling action.
The entire stadium went silent as the bowler pumped his fists in jubilation, indicating how important the wicket was for the visitors’ fortunes. Twitter was impressed as Harmer proved to be a tricky customer and showed what he could do with the red cherry.
Gone!
— Robinson (@Robinson966715)
Wicket!
Rishabh Pant dismissed for 2 in 13 balls.
— Nagma X (@Nagma_1X)
Struggle!
Now India at 38/5,India Struggle infront of South African bowlers. 🤯
— Sam (@Cricsam01)
- Rishabh Pant dismissed from 2 runs..!! 🥶
Yes!
Rishabh Pant slipping into a defensive mindset always gives the opposition an upper hand.
— Aditya Bhagchandani (@adicupchai)
Pant struggles!
Rishabh Pant never performs when team needs him. He is damn overrated. 😡
— Kunal Yadav (@Kunal_KLR)
Lappebazi didn't work, totally clueless against Harmer. But his 4 fans trolling KL.
Captain gone!
Heartbreak at Eden! 💔
— Er.Pankaj kumar (@Smart_Stud319)
Rishabh Pant gone and India crumble to 38/4 chasing 124 on a minefield. Washington the last hope with the tail, SA smelling a heist. This pitch is pure chaos. Hold your breath, folks… 🏏🔥
captain!
This is Rishabh Pant
— S (@SG_77_ind)
On a Pitch where Captain Shubman Gill bowled SA out for 159 on 1st Day when it was the easiest to bat in comparison to other Days!
On the other hand Pant on 3rd Day when ball was literally turning Square, he let them go from 7-91 to 10/153
4 down!
Huge moment in the game, as Harmer gets India’s standing captain Rishabh Pant!
— Wajeeh Hyder (@iwajeehhyder)
With Gill’s injury, India are effectively 5 down on 38 and they are in the danger zone now.
The number of lefties India is left with, Harmer is always going to be in the game.
India struggling!
Rishabh Pant dismissed for 2 runs....!!!
— Sanatani Panda 💚 (@sanatan_panda01)
Rishab pant gone 🥲 Indian team is in big trouble 38/4
Deadly silence at eden gardens
Trouble!
Rishabh Pant gone after scoring just 2(13)
— Anurag Singh (@Anuragthakur77)
India in deep deep trouble .
India -38/4(with Shubhman not well it's 38/5) require 86 to win
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