India’s dynamic wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has made history with his explosive batting performances overseas, particularly highlighted by his recent twin centuries against England at Headingley—a feat never before achieved by an Indian in England.
- 114 vs England in 2018: Rishabh Pant scored his maiden Test century—114 runs off 146 balls—in the fourth innings of the fifth Test against England at The Oval, London, in September 2018, becoming the first Indian wicketkeeper to score a century in the fourth innings of a Test, but despite his and KL Rahul’s heroic knocks, India fell short, losing the match by 118 runs as they were bowled out for 345 chasing a target of 464, with England clinching the series 4-1.
- 159* vs Australia in 2019: The 2019 Sydney Test (4th Test of the 2018–19 Border-Gavaskar Trophy), in which Rishabh Pant scored an unbeaten 159, did not end in an Indian loss; instead, the match was drawn due to persistent rain that washed out most of the final two days, preventing India from pushing for a win despite enforcing the follow-on. India had already taken an unassailable series lead by winning the first and third Tests, and the drawn result in Sydney sealed their historic 2–1 series victory—their first-ever Test series win in Australia.
- 100* vs South Africa in 2022: Rishabh Pant scored a defiant unbeaten century (100* off 139 balls) in India’s second innings on January 13, 2022, during the third Test against South Africa at Newlands, Cape Town, becoming the first Indian wicketkeeper-batter to score a Test hundred in South Africa and setting a target of 212 for the hosts. Despite Pant’s heroic innings—marked by a resilient counter-attack and a crucial 94-run partnership with Virat Kohli—India lost the match as South Africa chased down the target with seven wickets in hand, securing a series victory.
- 146 vs England in 2022: Rishabh Pant delivered a scintillating innings of 146 off just 111 balls in the first innings of the rescheduled fifth Test against England at Edgbaston, Birmingham, during India’s 2022 tour, rescuing India from a precarious 98-5 and showcasing his aggressive, game-changing style. However, despite Pant’s heroics, India ultimately lost the match as England chased down a challenging target in their second innings, finishing the five-match series drawn 2-2.
- 134 & 118 vs England in 2025: In the 2025 Headingley Test against England, Rishabh Pant made history by scoring 134 in the first innings and 118 in the second, becoming only the second wicketkeeper-batter ever to score twin centuries in a Test and the first Indian to do so in England. Pant’s performances, along with KL Rahul’s century in the second innings, helped India set England a challenging target of 371 to win, but England chased down the total with five wickets to spare, handing India a rare defeat after such a batting feat.
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As records tumble and new milestones are set, Rishabh Pant continues to be the heartbeat of India’s batting lineup in Test cricket. For more updates and highlights, stay tuned to our coverage as India’s tour of England unfolds. Until next time, Sportsbignews.com signing off.
