London, July 12, 2025: India’s vice-captain Rishabh Pant lit up Day 3 of the third Test at Lord’s with a record-breaking innings that blended flair, resilience, and history-making milestones. Battling through pain from a finger injury sustained on Day 1, Pant struck a brilliant 74 off 112 balls, guiding India through the opening session before being run out just before lunch.
During his spirited knock, the 27-year-old wicketkeeper-batter shattered multiple records:
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💥 Most sixes in Tests against England: Pant now has 35 sixes, overtaking the legendary Vivian Richards (34).
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💣 Joint second-most sixes for India in Tests: He drew level with Rohit Sharma at 88, just two behind all-time leader Virender Sehwag (90).
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🏏 Most runs by an Indian wicketkeeper in a Test series in England: With 416 runs, Pant eclipsed MS Dhoni’s long-standing record of 349 runs from the 2014 tour.
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🌍 First visiting wicketkeeper to score 400+ runs in a single Test series in England.
Despite his injury, Pant showed trademark grit—absorbing blows, countering pace and spin alike, and launching two sixes that saw him break Richards’ record in style.
“Pant has redefined the role of a Test wicketkeeper-batter. His aggression, consistency, and ability to turn matches under pressure make him truly unique,” noted former India cricketer Aakash Chopra on air.
Pant’s innings ended when he was run out on the final ball before lunch—caught short by a sharp direct hit from England captain Ben Stokes, who pounced quickly and hit the stumps at the non-striker’s end with precision.
Having now scored 416 runs in just three Tests this series, Pant’s contributions have been pivotal in keeping India competitive on English soil.
As records tumble and milestones mount, Rishabh Pant continues to etch his legacy—not just as a game-changer, but as one of the finest wicketkeeper-batters India has ever produced.
