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Rishabh Pant has etched his name in the record books by becoming the first Indian wicketkeeper to score centuries in both innings of a Test match on English soil. Known for his fearless batting, Pant showcased discipline and flair in equal measure, dominating the England bowlers across both innings.

In the first innings, he scored a quickfire 134 off 126 balls, while in the second, he brought up his century in 130 balls, laced with 13 fours and 2 sixes.

Joins Elite Wicketkeeper List

Pant’s seventh Test century now places him among the world’s top wicketkeeper-batsmen, surpassing legends like Kumar Sangakkara, BJ Watling, Matt Prior, and AB de Villiers, all of whom had six Test tons.

Adam Gilchrist – 17

Andy Flower – 12

Les Ames – 8

Rishabh Pant – 7

De Villiers, Sangakkara, Watling, Prior, De Kock – 7

MS Dhoni, Kamran Akmal, Mushfiqur Rahim – 6

🚨 RECORD BREAKING MADNESS

Vice Captain RISHABH PANT has done the UNTHINKABLE -
CENTURY in BOTH INNINGS vs ENGLAND! 💯🔥

This is not batting.
This is absolute DOMINANCE.
This is a NEW ERA.
The name is PANT. Remember it. 💥🇮🇳#RishabhPant #INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/54zpLGhU2Q

— Adorable (@rehnedotum_) June 23, 2025

Rare Feat for India

Pant is now the seventh Indian to score centuries in both innings of a Test and the first wicketkeeper to achieve this feat. Others on the list include: Vijay Hazare, Sunil Gavaskar (3 times), Rahul Dravid (2 times), Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Rohit Sharma.

Pant, who is serving as vice-captain in this series, has stepped up in the absence of senior players. He shared a 100+ stand with Shubman Gill in the first innings and followed it with a 182-run partnership with KL Rahul in the second.

India, with a 280+ run lead on Day 4, are eyeing a massive target to challenge England on the final day. While a draw remains a possibility, Pant’s heroics have kept India in the driver’s seat.