Fri Jan 03 12:09:53 UTC 2025: ## Pant’s Heroics and Injury Highlight India’s Sydney Struggle
**Sydney, Australia** – Rishabh Pant’s gritty 40-run knock in India’s first innings of the Sydney Test against Australia ended in a painful injury but not before he etched his name in the record books. India were bowled out for 185, with Pant’s innings a highlight amidst the collapse.
Despite a painful blow to his hand that resulted in a blood clot, Pant continued batting, ultimately surpassing Sachin Tendulkar and Rohit Sharma to record the most sixes by an Indian batsman in Australia in Test matches (11 sixes). He achieved this feat despite being dismissed by Scott Boland.
While India’s innings ended in a disappointing total, the final ball of the day brought a small victory. Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Usman Khawaja for 2 runs, giving India a late boost before the end of play. The match continues.
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