Rishabh Pant's Edgbaston Blitz: Indian Star Makes SENA History and Breaks Sixes Record in England Test

Rishabh Pant continues to redefine wicket-keeping brilliance, achieving a significant milestone 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). This accomplishment cements his position as a transformative force in modern cricket.

Rishabh Pant (AP Photo)

Pant reached this milestone with a dynamic second-innings knock, scoring 65 runs off just 58 deliveries. His innings included eight boundaries and three towering sixes, perfectly combining aggression and intent, reinforcing India's strong position. This followed a first-innings score of 25, further underscoring his reputation as a player for the big occasion, particularly when facing challenging conditions overseas.

Currently, Pant has accumulated 2,023 runs across 28 Tests in SENA countries, maintaining a solid average of 41.28. His impressive record includes six centuries and six half-centuries, with a highest score of 159 not out.

In the current series against England, Pant stands out as India's second-highest run-scorer. He has amassed 342 runs in four innings, boasting an impressive average of 85.50 and a striking strike rate of 81.81. His contributions include two centuries and one half-century, highlighted by a top score of 134.

During his explosive innings at Edgbaston, Pant also broke a long-standing record. He now holds the distinction of hitting the most sixes by a visiting batter in Test matches in England, having struck 24 sixes, surpassing Ben Stokes' previous record of 21 sixes against South Africa.

His contributions were pivotal in India's remarkable batting display, where they amassed a total of 1,014 runs at Edgbaston. This is their highest aggregate in a single Test match, surpassing the 916 runs scored against Australia at the SCG in 2004, marking only the sixth time a team has exceeded 1,000 runs in a Test match.