Rishabh Pant's Witty Banter Stuns Harry Brook in Test Match Duel: Watch How Indian Star Shuts Down Sledging Attempt

Rishabh Pant's Witty Retort Silences Harry Brook's Provocative Query During Test Match

During the second innings of the Edgbaston Test, Rishabh Pant showcased not only his batting prowess but also his sharp wit, effectively silencing England's Harry Brook's attempts at unsettling him. Brook tried some verbal tactics to disrupt Pant's rhythm during his rapid half-century.

As Pant was building momentum, Brook engaged him between deliveries, posing a question seemingly designed to provoke. "What's your fastest hundred?" he inquired, possibly aiming to encourage a reckless approach from the Indian batsman.

Pant responded calmly, "In Test cricket, maybe 80–90 minutes," referring to the measured tempo of his previous Test centuries.

Brook, undeterred, then referenced his own swift century in the IPL, "The fastest hundred I’ve hit was in 55 balls—you could do that today," attempting to goad Pant into playing rash shots.

However, Pant remained composed and refused to be drawn in. "It’s okay. I’m not too greedy for records. If it happens, it happens," he replied with a composed smile, effectively shutting down Brook’s sledging with quiet confidence.

After scoring 25 in the first innings, Pant contributed a crucial and entertaining 65 off just 58 balls in the second, including eight fours and three sixes.

Pant's Impressive Record in SENA Countries

Rishabh Pant has now accumulated 2,023 runs in 28 Tests played in South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia (SENA countries). He averages 41.28, with six centuries and six half-centuries in 52 innings, and a highest score of 159*.

Pant's Performance in the Series

In this series, Pant is the second-highest run-scorer, having amassed 342 runs in four innings at an average of 85.00 and a strike rate of 81.81. He has scored two centuries and one half-century, with a best score of 134.

Key Partnerships in the Innings

Pant's aggressive innings of 65 off 58 balls, which included eight boundaries and three maximums, helped forge a 110-run partnership for the fourth wicket with Gill.

Gill also had a great performance in the match, backing up his magnificent 269 in the first innings with a further 161, which he achieved in 162 deliveries, including 13 fours and eight sixes.

Jadeja contributed an unbeaten 69 (off 118 balls, with five fours and one six), adding another 175 runs in a rapid partnership for the fifth wicket with the Indian captain.

India, who resumed the fourth day's play at 64 for one, had previously lost KL Rahul (55) and Karun Nair (26) during the first session.