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Rishabh Pant hits 95m six, damages solar panel at Colombo stadium

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 12:19 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Rishabh Pant hits 95m six, damages solar panel at Colombo stadium

Summary

Rishabh Pant resumed his innings on Day 2 of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo, hitting a remarkable 95-meter six that damaged a solar panel on the stadium roof. After retiring hurt on the opening day due to an arm injury, Pant returned to contribute significantly to India's first innings alongside Dhruv Jurel, who also achieved a half-century. At the time of reporting, Pant was on 63 runs, having surpassed MS Dhoni to become India's highest run-scorer as a designated wicketkeeper in away Tests, with over 2,500 runs to his name.

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By the Numbers

•Pant hit a 95m six, damaging the stadium roof.
•He returned to bat after retiring hurt on the opening day.
•Pant was on 63 runs at the time of reporting.
•Dhruv Jurel was also contributing to India's first innings.
•Pant surpassed MS Dhoni as top wicketkeeper run-scorer in away Tests.

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What they're saying

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Pant, who had retired hurt on the opening day after being struck on his left arm, resumed his innings after Saransh Jain was dismissed early on Monday. He joined Dhruv Jurel as India looked to build a competitive first-innings total.
— Yahoo Sports

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