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Rishabh Pant falls for 81 in India-Afghanistan Test match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 5:43 PM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Rishabh Pant falls for 81 in India-Afghanistan Test match

Summary

Rishabh Pant made 81 runs but fell short of a century during India's first innings against Afghanistan in Mullanpur. Former player Saba Karim cited fatigue and dehydration as factors for Pant's dismissal after a miscued shot, which drew criticism. India's total reached 564/8 declared, establishing a dominant position in the match. The second day of the one-off Test continues with India tightening their grip as Pant's innings contributed significantly to the score.

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By the Numbers

•Pant scored 81 runs off 121 balls before being dismissed.
•Karim criticized the shot selection and noted Pant's fatigue.
•India declared their first innings at 564/8.
•The match is part of a one-off Test against Afghanistan.
•Pant's innings was vital for India's strong first-innings total.

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5:43 PMYahoo Sports — 'He didn't seem to have too much gas left in the tank': Ex-selector on Rishabh Pant throwing away a century

What they're saying

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Rishabh Pant missed out on a century against Afghanistan, falling for 81 after a miscued attacking stroke. Former player Saba Karim suggested fatigue and dehydration, rather than poor shot selection, contributed to the dismissal. Pant's innings was crucial in India's strong first-innings total.
— Yahoo Sports

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