India A's left-handed batsman Rishabh Pant in an aggressive mood vs England at the Brabourne Stadium yesterday. Pic/Suresh Karkera

After the U-19 World Cup where India finished runners-up to West Indies, this must have been Rishabh Pant's first match where he played in front of such a big crowd. The young southpaw grabbed the opportunity with both hands by smashing a 36-ball 59 as India A cruised to a six-wicket win in the second warm-up match against England at the Cricket Club of India's Brabourne Stadium yesterday. Skipper Ajinkya Rahane signalled his return to form and fitness with a 83-ball 91.