Rishabh Pant has achieved another major milestone in his Test career. He became India’s highest run-scorer in the ICC World Test Championship.
The wicketkeeper-batter reached the milestone during the second Test against Sri Lanka. The match is being played at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground.
Pant entered the match behind Shubman Gill on the WTC run-scoring chart. Both players had played 42 Tests in the championship.
Pant needed 32 runs to move ahead of Gill’s total. He reached the mark during his innings on the second day.
The left-handed batter scored 63 runs before his dismissal. Keshara Nuwantha removed him with the first delivery of the afternoon session.
Pant’s innings took his WTC tally to 2,948 runs. He moved 31 runs ahead of Gill, who has 2,917 runs.
The achievement puts Pant at the top of India’s WTC run-scoring list. His consistency has helped him establish himself as a key Test player.
India’s leading WTC run-scorers now include several prominent names. Gill follows Pant with 2,917 runs from 42 Tests.
Rohit Sharma is third with 2,716 runs from 40 Tests. Ravindra Jadeja has scored 2,675 runs across 50 Tests.
Former India captain Virat Kohli is fifth on the list. He has accumulated 2,617 runs from 46 WTC Tests.
Pant also reached another significant milestone during the ongoing match. He surpassed MS Dhoni for the most runs by an Indian wicketkeeper-batter in away and neutral Tests.
Pant has now scored more than 2,500 runs in those conditions. Dhoni previously held the record with 2,496 runs.
The statistic further highlights Pant’s impact outside home conditions. He has achieved the record with an average close to 42.
Dhoni’s career average in away and neutral Tests was 32.84. Pant’s higher average reflects his strong performances in challenging conditions.
The 28-year-old has continued to build an impressive record in Test cricket. His aggressive batting style has made him an important part of India’s Test setup.
The latest milestones add to his growing list of achievements. Pant has now surpassed two major Indian wicketkeeping figures in different statistical categories.
His WTC record also places him ahead of Gill, despite both players featuring in 42 Tests. The gap between the two could change as the championship continues.
Pant’s latest performance came during an important Test against Sri Lanka. His 63-run innings helped him reach the record before his dismissal.
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The achievement further strengthens Rishabh Pant’s position among India’s leading modern Test batters. It also underlines his contribution to the team across different conditions.
