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Rishabh Pant has made a notable comeback in the Duleep Trophy 2024, demonstrating his batting prowess with a quickfire half-century after a disappointing first innings.

Pant's performance, alongside Sarfaraz Khan, played a pivotal role in stabilizing India B's position against India A at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

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How did Pant perform after a disappointing first innings?

Despite a lacklustre performance in the first innings, where Pant managed only seven runs, he bounced back strongly in the second innings.

Pant scored a rapid 61 off 47 balls, featuring nine boundaries and two sixes. His aggressive innings was crucial in setting up a competitive total for India B, who ended the day's play with a lead of 240 runs.

Pant's return to red-ball cricket marks a significant moment, as he had been sidelined since December 2022 due to a car accident.

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How did Sarfaraz Khan perform in the match?

Sarfaraz Khan also made a significant contribution, scoring a brisk 46 off 36 balls. His innings included a remarkable over where he hit five boundaries, showcasing his potential and earning praise from his teammates.

Khan’s partnership with Pant added 72 runs for the fourth wicket, providing a solid foundation for India B.

At the end of Day 3, India B is positioned well with a lead of 240 runs over India A. The game has seen interruptions, with only 69.1 overs bowled due to slow over-rates.

With only one day remaining, the challenge of achieving a result remains, but India B has set a strong platform for a potential victory.

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Saurav Goyal is a content producer for The Sporting News’ India edition.