Team India’s star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has once again made headlines with his phenomenal batting performance. In the Leeds Test, Pant achieved a rare feat by scoring centuries in both innings – a first for any Asian wicketkeeper in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia).
Century in First Innings, History in the Second
In the first innings, Pant played a brilliant knock of 134 runs, showcasing control and aggression. He carried that momentum into the second innings, where he smashed another century, scoring 118 runs off 140 balls. With this, Pant became the first Asian wicketkeeper to score twin hundreds in a SENA Test.
Dominance on Foreign Soil
This was Pant’s 8th Test century, and remarkably, six of them have come outside India. Out of his five centuries against England, four have been scored in English conditions, underlining his adaptability and skill. His second-innings score included 15 fours and 3 sixes.
Joining the Elite List
Pant is now only the second wicketkeeper in the world to score centuries in both innings of a Test match. The first was Zimbabwe’s Andy Flower, who did it against South Africa in 2001. Among Indians, Pant is now the fifth player overall to score twin hundreds in a single Test match.
Historic Test for Team India
The Leeds Test will also be remembered for another record – it was the first time in Indian Test cricket history that five Indian batters scored centuries in a single match. Along with Pant’s twin tons, Yashasvi Jaiswal, captain Shubman Gill, and KL Rahul also registered centuries, putting India in a commanding position.
Conclusion
Rishabh Pant’s performance is not just a personal milestone, but a major boost for Team India’s dominance in overseas conditions. His fearless, dynamic batting continues to redefine the role of a wicketkeeper-batter in modern Test cricket. As fans celebrate this achievement, they also eagerly await more such heroics from Pant in future games.