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Pant’s heroics reminded me of Stokes: Langer – cricket.com.au
One and a half years after England’s Ben Stokes shocked Australia in an epic run chase, Rishabh Pant produced a similar knock to snatch victory in Brisbane.
Rishabh Pant’s match-winning rampage triggered an unpleasant sense of deja vu for Australia coach Justin Langer, taking him back to Ben Stokes’ masterful chase in 2019.
Pant secured India a 2-1 Vodafone series victory at the Gabba by reeling in a target of 328, making a mockery of the hosts’ star-studded attack on a day-five pitch.
It was the highest successful chase from 63 Tests at the venue, snapping Australia’s undefeated streak in Brisbane that stretched back to 1988.
Pant finished 89 not out,…
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