"Will Pant create history by scoring his third century? Chances of becoming the second Indian after Dravid in England! Second Test from July 2"
Rishabh Pant: Indian wicketkeeper-batsman creates history with best performance against England
Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has joined the list of legends like Don Bradman, Rahul Dravid and Brian Lara by scoring centuries (134 and 118 runs) in both innings of the Leeds Test against England. If he scores another century in the second Test starting at Edgbaston from July 2, he will become only the 7th foreign batsman to score 3 consecutive Test centuries in England.
Probability of joining the record list:
Only 6 players (Bradman, Bardsley, McCartney, Dravid, Lara, Mitchell) have scored 3 consecutive Test centuries in England.
Rahul Dravid (2002) and Daryl Mitchell (2022) icons currently hold this record.
Pant's historic performances:
1. Most Test centuries as a wicketkeeper (8) – The Delhi star created a new history by surpassing MS Dhoni (6) and Syamsov (2).
2. Most runs as an Asian WK batsman in SENA countries (1933) – Pant has established his dominance in overseas performances with 6 centuries and 5 half-centuries in 27 matches.
3. First Indian wicketkeeper to score centuries in both innings – Despite the team's defeat (by 5 wickets), Pant's batting gave India a mental advantage.
Moving forward:
If Pant scores another century in the Edgbaston Test, he will deserve a place in the golden book of Test cricket. Captain Rohit Sharma and coach Dravid are hoping that this form will lead the team to victory in the England series.
Note: Pant's series of performances is considered to be the beginning of a new era for Indian cricket, where the role of wicketkeeper-batsman proves to be a game-changer.
Article published | Sat | 28 Jun 2025 | 8:31 PM