‘Thanks for the gift’: Pant’s 29th birthday made special as RoI reclaim Irani Cup

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What happened

Rishabh Pant's birthday happened to coincide with a remarkable comeback as the Rest of India triumphed over Jammu and Kashmir in the Irani Cup.

Despite falling behind initially, the team rallied to secure a 167-run victory.

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  • Despite falling behind initially, the team rallied to secure a 167-run victory.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:14:15 UTC.

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