IND vs ENG: Rishabh Pant Breaks MS Dhoni's Record With 7th Test Century

On the second day of the first Test match between India and England at Headingley ground in Leeds, Rishabh Pant scored a brilliant century and made a special record to his name. India's vice-captain completed his 7th Test century in just 146 balls with the help of 10 fours and 4 skyscraper sixes, and during this time he also achieved many big achievements.

Shubman Gill and Pant were unbeaten till the end of the first day's play, and both troubled the England bowlers a lot on the second day as well. While Gill moved towards a big innings, Pant once again showed why he is one of the most reliable batsmen of the Indian Test team.

Broke Dhoni's record

With this century, Pant has become the wicketkeeper batter to score the most centuries in Test cricket for India, surpassing MS Dhoni's record of 6 Test centuries. After Dhoni, Wriddhiman Saha's name comes in this list with 3 centuries to his credit.

Most Test centuries by Indian wicketkeepers

• Rishabh Pant—7

• MS Dhoni—6

• Wriddhiman Saha—3

Pant has also achieved a special position abroad (i.e., SENA countries—South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia). He has become the wicketkeeper to score the most runs in Tests for India in these countries. He surpassed MS Dhoni's 1731 runs and has now reached the top of this list.

Most test runs by Indian wicketkeepers in SENA countries

• Rishabh Pant – 1732* runs

• MS Dhoni – 1731 runs

• Adam Gilchrist (Australia) – 1531 runs

• Jeff Dujon (West Indies)—1335 runs

• John Waite (South Africa) – 1328 runs

His brilliant innings of 159 not out in the Sydney Test in 2019 is still his highest score abroad. Pant has so far scored a total of 4 Test centuries abroad, which is a big record for any Indian wicketkeeper.

This innings of Rishabh Pant is not just a story of statistics but also of his confidence, understanding, and technique. He took charge of the team in difficult situations and once again showed how important a player he is for Team India by batting in his aggressive style.

At a time when India is putting faith in young players, Pant's form is very important for the team. His record and performance have not only strengthened the team, but they have also once again proved that Pant is a match-winning player.