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Rishabh Pant Breaks Records in Leeds, Overtakes Dhoni in Test Centuries

With this knock, Pant has overtaken MS Dhoni's record of six Test centuries, becoming India's top wicketkeeper in this regard. Scoring 100 off 146 balls, Pant showcased a perfect balance of aggression and control. His milestone cements his place among the elite wicketkeeper-batsmen in world cricket and reflects his consistency on foreign soil.

Last Updated : Saturday, 21 June 2025
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In the Test match being played against England in Leeds, Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has once again shown his amazing batting prowess. Pant not only put India in a strong position by scoring a century but also made many records in his career. He has scored his fourth Test century against England, and this is his seventh century overall.

Rishabh Pant's record-breaking century

With his century, Pant is now tied for third place among wicketkeeper-batsmen who have amassed the most Test hundreds abroad. His innings is not only a proud moment for Indian fans but is also a proof of his consistency and confidence in Test cricket. Pant maintained his aggressive style against the England bowlers on the Leeds pitch. His innings saw a great mix of fast shots and sensible play. He took 146 balls to reach the century, which included 10 fours and 4 sixes.

This fourth century of Pant against England shows how much he likes to play against this team. His innings once again proved that he is not only one of the most explosive batsmen in modern cricket but can also do wonders on big occasions in a challenging format like Test cricket. This century of Rishabh Pant's is not only another golden page in his career but also a big moment for Indian cricket.

Surpasses MS Dhoni in Test Century Tally

With seven hundreds, Rishabh Pant has surpassed MS Dhoni as the player who has scored the most hundreds for India in Test matches. In Test cricket, Dhoni had amassed six hundreds.  Apart from these, no Indian wicketkeeper can score more than 3 centuries in Tests. The special thing is that Pant has played only 44 Test matches for India so far, and he has left behind all the Indian wicketkeepers.

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