Rishabh Pant's Edgbaston Blitz: Indian Star Makes SENA History, Shatters Sixes Record

Rishabh Pant continues to redefine wicket-keeping brilliance, achieving a remarkable feat during the ongoing second Test against England at Edgbaston. He has become the first Asian wicketkeeper-batter to surpass 2,000 Test runs while playing as a designated keeper in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia).

Rishabh Pant celebrates a milestone at Edgbaston

This achievement underscores Pant's significant impact on modern cricket, blending aggressive batting with reliable wicket-keeping skills.

Pant reached this milestone with a dynamic second-innings knock of 65 runs off just 58 balls. His innings included eight fours and three sixes, helping India strengthen their dominant position. This followed his first-innings score of 25, further establishing his reputation as a player for crucial matches, 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 and six fifties, with a highest score of 159 not out.

In the current series against England, Pant stands as India's second-highest run-scorer, amassing 342 runs in four innings at an impressive average of 85.50 and a striking strike rate of 81.81. His performance includes two centuries and one fifty, with a top score of 134.

Pant's explosive innings at Edgbaston also saw him break a long-standing record. He now holds the record for the most sixes hit by a visiting batter in Tests in England, with 24 sixes, surpassing Ben Stokes’ previous record of 21 sixes against South Africa.

Pant's contributions were pivotal in India's historic batting display, as they amassed a total of 1,014 runs at Edgbaston. This is their highest-ever aggregate in a Test match, surpassing the 916 runs scored against Australia at the SCG in 2004. This feat marks only the sixth instance of a team scoring over 1,000 runs in a single Test match.