CricBait | Team India in control after Rishabh Pant’s heroics on Day 1 vs Sri Lanka

CricBait | Rishabh Pant explodes in Mohali, misses a hundred but puts Team India in control vs Sri Lanka on Day 1. Lav Vaid speaks to Yash Chawla, Gaurav Sethi and Shubham Mishra

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After whitewashing Sri Lanka in the T20 series, Team India began the Test series with a bang and ended Day 1 of the 1st Test in command at 357/6.

Opting to bat first, India were 2 down for 80 runs. Playing his 100th Test, Virat Kohli was out for 45 in the 1st innings. Hanuma Vihari impressed with a gritty 58. But the highlight of the day was Rishabh Pant, who smashed a fiery 96.

He was well supported by Ravindra Jadeja, who remained unbeaten on 45. A strong finish by Team India in the final session ensured that visitors Sri Lanka would have to play catch up on Day 2.