[Watch] Vivek Razdan goes wild on commentary as Pant smashes a fiery hundred vs Eng

On a day when India required a fighting knock, Rishabh Pant delivered in typical fashion, bringing up a scintillating second innings century in England at Headingley. Coming in with India under pressure after early wickets had pegged them back, Pant opted for aggression, over caution, playing his carefree strokeplay that kept the bowlers under pressure. His hundred was well-timed, providing India with a buffer which they found invaluable and also turning the tide back in their favour on a difficult pitch.

Pant was aggressive as ever against spinners, charging fast bowlers and nudging it around smartly. He grew confident, though he lost batsmen at the other end across his hundreds, and when required, upped the gears to the boundary with a crack through point that raised the crowd to their feet. Commentator Vivek Razdan, on air during the moment, praised Pant’s innings as a masterclass in counter-attacking Test batting, calling it exactly what India needed to stay alive in the match.

This knock will go down as one of Pant’s finest under pressure. With India aiming to set a fighting target for England, his aggressive batting has not only frustrated the English attack but also inspired the rest of the lower order to fight on. Fans and pundits alike hailed Pant’s innings as proof of why he is considered India’s ultimate game-changer in the longest format.

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COMMENTARY BY VIVEK RAZDAN WHEN PANT COMPLETED HUNDRED 🥶 pic.twitter.com/Y8Bs8HWchE

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Vivek Razdan Applauds Pant’s Fearless Century

As soon as Pant reached his hundred, Vivek Razdan summed it up perfectly in the commentary box, calling it a blend of bravery and smart shot selection. He highlighted how Pant’s positive mindset turned the match around and lauded him for putting the team’s needs first, even when the situation demanded caution.

With this century, Pant has once again shown why he’s such an invaluable asset to India’s Test side. His ability to absorb pressure and then dominate bowlers has given India a real chance to push for a result, despite being on the back foot earlier in the game. All eyes will now be on how the bowlers back up Pant’s brilliance in the final innings.