Rishabh Pant Master-Class Steers India To Series Win vs England, Twitter Goes Into Overdrive

Star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant scored his maiden ODI century as India defeated England by five wickets in the third and final ODI at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester. With India reeling at 72 for four in their chase of 260, Pant produced a sensational knock of 125* off 113 balls to rescue India from a tricky situation. Pant and Hardik Pandya, who also scored a brilliant 71, added 133 runs for the fifth wicket as India chased down the total with 47 balls to spare. After India clinched a memorable series win, former India greats reacted to Pant's unbelievable knock.

"Looks like the 45 minute conversation made sense !! Well played @RishabhPant17 that's how you pace your ininings @hardikpandya7 great to watch," former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh tweeted.

Looks like the 45 minute conversation made sense!! Well played @RishabhPant17 that's how you pace your ininings @hardikpandya7 great to watch #indiavseng

"Heartiest congratulations @RishabhPant17 bro on your ODI century. You were fantastic throughout, what a player," former India batter Suresh Raina tweeted.

Congratulations to #TeamIndia on putting up an incredible fight against England in the final ODI match. Outstanding partnership between @RishabhPant17 and @hardikpandya7 . Kudos to the whole team