Thanks for the gift: Pant’s 29th birthday made special as RoI reclaim Irani Cup
· Sports · Times of India, Indian Express
The Rest of India team secured a 167-run victory against Jammu and Kashmir at the Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium in New Delhi to reclaim the Irani Cup. Captain Rishabh Pant missed the final day of play due to fever, with Sarfaraz Khan stepping in as the on-field leader during the successful defense of a 279-run target. The Rest of India squad bowled out their opponents for 111 runs in the second innings to seal the win after conceding a 41-run lead in the first innings. The triumph coincided with Pant’s 29th birthday, which the team celebrated in the dressing room following the match. This victory marks the end of a two-year title drought for the Rest of India side.
Why it matters
The victory restores the Rest of India's standing in domestic cricket after two years without the trophy, providing a significant morale boost for the squad and their captain.
Read the original report — Times of India
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