Rishabh Pant is a well-known Indian international cricketer known for his role as a wicket-keeper batsman. Born on October 4, 1997, he currently serves as the vice-captain of the Indian Test cricket team.
Pant Historic Achievement
Rishabh makes history by becoming first Asian wicket-keeper to accumulate 2,000 Test runs in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia). Claiming this feat during the ongoing series against England, this highlights his consistency and skill in some of the toughest conditions for overseas batters.
Rishabh Pant Records in SENA Countries
Rishabh Pant has shown himself as one of India’s most successful wicketkeeper-batsman in SENA countries—South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia. Here are his some of records in SENA countries:
Matches and Average: Pant has gathered 2,023 runs in SENA countries at an average of 41.28, along with 6 centuries and 6 fifties in 31 matches in (56 innings). This landmark puts him ahead of notable names like MS Dhoni, who formely kept the Indian record with 1,731 runs in SENA countries.
More Records
- Rishabh Pant is the 10th batsman entire to reach 2,000 Test runs in these nations.
- Pant has also set the record for the most sixes by a batsman in overseas country in whites, with 23 sixes in England.
Summary
This feat is particularly remarkable given the actual challenges faced by Asian batters, particularly wicket-keepers, in SENA countries due to pace-kind conditions. His consistency and ability have set a new standard for future generations.
