Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant

Question: Recently Indian batsman Rishabh Pant made fastest half-century at U19 level against which of the following country?

(a) West Indies
(b) Zimbabwe
(c) Pakistan
(d) Nepal

Ans (d)

Related facts:

  • On 1 February 2016, Indian opener batsman Rishabh Pant made fastest half-century at ICC- U19 level against Nepal.
  • Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant slammed fastest U19 half-century in just 18 balls (78 from just 24 balls) while chasing down the target of 170 given by Nepal.
  • Earlier this record was hold by Trevon Abashai Griffith who in 2010 scored 50 only in 19 balls against Pakistan U-19.
  • U-19 Cricket World Cup is going to be held from January 27th to February 14th, 2016 in central Bangladesh.

Reference:

http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-under-19-world-cup-2016/content/story/967879.html

http://www.bcci.tv/news/2016/news/12855/india-top-group-d-with-by-trouncing-nepal

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trevon_Griffith