Jasprit Bumrah opted to bat first after winning the toss in Sydney on Friday, January 3. Pant came to the crease when the team collapsed to 57/3. The left-handed batter adjusted his approach according to the conditions. He also took several body blows from the pacers before being dismissed for 40.
"I think in this inning, I wasn’t in a frame of mind where I wanted to take charge of the game because the wicket was doing too much and the situation we were in. While playing, I felt like I could play a bit of defensive cricket," Pant said.
"That was my mindset. I think it’s not very difficult, though the initial part can be challenging when you see a ball you can hit. But sometimes, you have to play more sensible cricket. There might have been 50-50 chances I could have taken early on in this inning."
Trying to Keep a Balance Between Attack and Defence - Rishabh Pant
"I think mostly you want to back the way you've played the game, but eventually, you've got to keep evolving. I feel there isn’t just one way to play cricket. Whatever comes naturally is always better, but you’ve got to find that balance between playing aggressive cricket and being selective with your shots.
I Am Not Sure What a Good Score on This Track Is - Beau Webster
Australian debutant all-rounder Beau Webster agreed with Rishabh Pant's assessment of the pitch. Webster highlighted that the Indian batters focused on making the Australian bowlers work hard by bowling extended spells.
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