Rishabh Pant made history in the first Test against England at Headingley by scoring centuries in both innings. After ending IPL 2025 on a high, he carried his form into red-ball cricket with knocks of 134 and 118. His performance not only powered India but also shattered multiple long-standing records.
1. Surpassed MS Dhoni’s Runs in SENA Countries
Rishabh Pant overtook MS Dhoni to become the highest run-scorer among Asian wicketkeeper-batters in SENA countries. His twin centuries at Leeds pushed his tally to 1933 runs in just 27 matches, surpassing Dhoni’s 1731 in 32 games. At just 27, Pant’s record is likely to grow much further.
2. Most Test Centuries by an Indian Wicketkeeper
With centuries in both innings at Headingley, Rishabh Pant now holds the record for most Test hundreds by an Indian wicketkeeper-batter. He surpassed MS Dhoni’s tally of six and now has eight Test centuries, establishing himself as a consistent match-winner and one of the finest Test keepers India has produced.
3. Most Sixes by an Indian in ICC WTC History
Pant smashed nine sixes during the Headingley Test, taking his total to 65 in ICC World Test Championship history. This helped him overtake Rohit Sharma for the most sixes by an Indian in the tournament’s history, with only England’s Ben Stokes (83 sixes) ahead of him globally.
4. India’s Third-Highest Six Hitter in Test History
Pant now has 82 sixes in Test cricket, surpassing MS Dhoni’s mark of 78. Only Virender Sehwag (90) and Rohit Sharma (88) have hit more. Pant achieved this in just 44 Tests, highlighting his fearless, aggressive style and growing legacy as a destructive force in red-ball cricket.
5. Seventh Indian to Hit Twin Centuries in a Test
Rishabh Pant joined an elite list of Indian batters to score centuries in both innings of a Test match. He became the seventh Indian to achieve the feat, after legends like Gavaskar, Dravid, Kohli, and Rohit. His 134 and 118 at Leeds cemented his place in cricketing history.
6. First Indian Wicketkeeper to Score Twin Centuries
Pant became the first Indian wicketkeeper-batter to score twin centuries in a single Test. His scores of 134 and 118 against England not only powered India to a strong position but also put him alongside Zimbabwe’s Andy Flower as the only wicketkeepers to achieve this rare feat in Test history.
7. First Indian to Hit Twin Centuries in England
No Indian batter had ever scored twin hundreds in a Test match in England—until Pant’s Leeds heroics. His 134 and 118 set a historic benchmark, showing his adaptability in foreign conditions. With Kohli and Rohit retired, Pant’s performance was both symbolic and crucial for India’s Test future.
8. Second Indian Wicketkeeper to Reach 3000 Test Runs
Rishabh Pant crossed the 3000-run mark in Test cricket during his first-innings century at Leeds. He became only the second Indian wicketkeeper after MS Dhoni to achieve this milestone. At 27 and in great form, Pant is on course to challenge Dhoni’s all-time Indian record of 4876 Test runs.
