Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has delivered a stunning performance in the ongoing first Test match between India and England at Headingley. His aggressive and fearless batting has not only helped India take control of the match, but also led to multiple historic records being broken.
Records achieved by Rishabh pant
- The first Indian to hit a century in each innings of a Test match played in England.
- He is only the second wicketkeeper in the world to score centuries in both innings of a Test match, following Andy Flower of Zimbabwe in 2001.
- Highest runs scored by an Indian wicketkeeper in a single Test match Scoring a total of 252 runs in the match. He went past MS Dhoni’s previous best of 224 runs in a Test match.
- Most Test Runs by an Indian Keeper in England – Pant now has 808 Test runs in England, more than any other Indian wicketkeeper, including Dhoni, who had 778.
- Highest number of sixes hit by an Indian in a Test match in England – Pant hammered 9 sixes in total, 6 in the first innings and 3 in the second
- Equaled the record for most sixes in a single Test match in England, joining Ben Stokes and Andrew Flintoff.
- With these two centuries, Rishabh Pant now has 8 Test hundreds, surpassing MS Dhoni to become the Indian wicketkeeper with the most Test centuries.
150+ Test Catches for India
In the same match, Pant also reached another important milestone by taking his 150th Test catch, becoming only the third Indian wicketkeeper to reach that mark. It shows that he is not just a great batter but also a reliable wicketkeeper.
Match Situation
Thanks to Pant’s twin centuries and a century from KL Rahul (137), India set England a target of 371 runs. At the end of Day 4, England were 21 for 0, needing 350 more on the final day. With the match still open, all eyes will be on whether Pant’s heroics can lead India to a famous win.
Summary of Pant’s Records in 1st Test vs England
| Record | Detail |
| Twin Centuries in a Test | 134 & 118 |
| First Indian to score two tons in a Test in England | Yes |
| Only 2nd Wicketkeeper Ever with Twin Centuries | After Andy Flower |
| Most Runs by Indian Wicket-keeper in a Test | 252 runs |
| Most Test Runs by Indian Wicket-keeper in England | 808 runs |
| Most Sixes by Indian in a Test in England | 9 sixes |
| Most Centuries by Indian Wicket-keeper | 8 centuries |
| Crossed 150 Test Catches | Yes |
Conclusion
Rishabh Pant’s remarkable showing in the first Test has not only boosted India’s chances of winning the match but also added several major records to his name. His performance proves he is not just a talented player, but one of the most impactful wicketkeeper-batters India has ever produced. With more matches to come, fans can expect even more magic from Rishabh Pant.
Written by Kinjal Walantra
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