Indian cricket’s dynamic wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has set a new benchmark in the most challenging overseas conditions. During the first Test against England at Headingley in June 2025. Here is a concise introduction for a news report on the highest Test score by an Indian wicketkeeper in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia) countries, focusing on the latest milestone:
- 159* vs Australia in 2019: In January 2019, Rishabh Pant scored an unbeaten 159 from 189 balls against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground, marking the highest Test score by an Indian wicketkeeper in SENA, countries, and also the first Indian wicketkeeper to hit a Test century on Australian soil. His fearless innings, studded with 15 fours and one six, powered India to a massive 622/7 declared, and his partnership with Ravindra Jadeja (204 runs) put India in a commanding position. ant’s innings remains his highest Test score and a landmark achievement for Indian cricket in overseas conditions.
- 146 vs England in 2022: Rishabh Pant’s breathtaking innings of 146 off just 111 balls against England during the rescheduled fifth Test at Birmingham in 2022 not only rescued India from a precarious 98 for 5 but also marked his highest Test score in SENA, countries at that time, and was the second of his three Test centuries on English soil. This knock, hailed as one of the most impactful by an Indian wicketkeeper in challenging overseas conditions, featured aggressive strokeplay and fearless intent, reinforcing Pant’s reputation as a match-winner in tough situations. His 146 in 2022 remains a standout performance for an Indian wicketkeeper-batter in a SENA country and was widely celebrated as a record-breaking effort at the time.
- 134 vs England in 2025: Rishabh Pant’s 134 against England in the 2025 Headingley Test was a significant milestone, marking his seventh Test hundred and making him the Indian wicketkeeper with the most Test centuries, surpassing MS Dhoni’s record. While his knock was a masterclass in counter-attacking batting, it does stand as the third-highest Test score by an Indian wicketkeeper in SENA countries. Pant’s 134 is actually surpassed by at least two of his own higher scores in SENA, and the media instead emphasizes his unique feat of scoring centuries in both innings of a Test in England for the first time by an Indian.
- 118 vs England in 2025: Rishabh Pant’s 118 against England at Headingley in 2025, part of twin Test centuries (134 and 118), marked a historic performance as he became only the second wicketkeeper-batter in Test history to score a hundred in each innings of a match, and the first Indian to do so in England. While his 118-run knock in the second innings is the fourth-highest individual score by an Indian wicketkeeper in SENA countries. it was a masterclass in counter-attacking cricket and contributed to his record as the most prolific visiting wicketkeeper-batter in England, surpassing MS Dhoni’s tally. The innings, featuring 15 fours and three sixes, further cemented Pant’s reputation as India’s premier overseas crisis batsman.
- 114 vs England in 2018: Rishabh Pant’s memorable 114 in the 5th Test against England at The Oval in 2018 marked his maiden Test century and showcased his fearless batting style against a quality English attack, contributing significantly to India’s fightback in a challenging series. While his knock was highly celebrated for its audacity and impact, it is the fifth-highest Test score by an Indian wicketkeeper in SENA countries—that record belongs to higher individual scores by other keepers in these conditions. However, Pant’s innings is notable as one of the standout performances by an Indian wicketkeeper-batter in England, helping solidify his reputation as a dynamic match-winner in overseas Tests.
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As cricket continues to evolve, Indian wicketkeepers are setting new benchmarks with their resilience and adaptability in challenging overseas conditions. Rishabh Pant’s recent milestone as the highest-scoring Asian wicketkeeper-batter in SENA countries not only highlights his individual brilliance but also signals a bright future for Indian cricket, where the next generation is ready to break even more records on the global stage.
