Rishabh Pant's Edgbaston Blitz Secures Landmark: Indian Star Breaks SENA Records, Smokes Sixes in England Test

Rishabh Pant continues to redefine wicket-keeping prowess, reaching a significant milestone during the ongoing second Test against England at Edgbaston. He has become the first Asian wicketkeeper-batter to surpass 2,000 Test runs as a designated keeper in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia). This achievement underscores his impact as a modern cricket icon.

Rishabh Pant celebrates a milestone.

Pant's aggressive second-innings knock of 65 from 58 balls, featuring eight fours and three sixes, helped India solidify their dominant lead. This innings, following a modest 25 in the first innings, has reinforced his reputation as a player who thrives under pressure, especially in challenging overseas conditions.

To date, Pant has accumulated 2,023 runs in 28 SENA Tests, maintaining a healthy average of 41.28. His record includes six centuries, six fifties, and a highest score of 159 not out.

In the current England series, Pant is India’s second-highest run-scorer. He has amassed 342 runs in four innings at an impressive average of 85.50 and a remarkable strike rate of 81.81. His performance includes two centuries, one fifty, and a top score of 134.

During his explosive Edgbaston innings, Pant broke another record. He now holds the distinction of hitting the most sixes by a visiting batter in Tests in England, with 24 sixes. He surpassed Ben Stokes’ previous record of 21 sixes against South Africa.

His contributions have been pivotal in India’s historic batting performance. The team scored 1,014 runs at Edgbaston, marking their highest-ever aggregate in a Test match, surpassing the 916 runs scored against Australia at the SCG in 2004. This is only the sixth time a team has exceeded 1,000 runs in a single Test match.