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Another Milestone Achieved! Rishabh Pant Leaves Behind MS Dhoni Again

Akshita Patel

Rishabh Pant scripts new record as wicket-keeper [Source: @CricCrazyJohns, @harsh03443/X.com]Rishabh Pant scripts new record as wicket-keeper [Source: @CricCrazyJohns, @harsh03443/X.com]

Rishabh Pant has added another feather to his cap by becoming the wicket-keeper with the most dismissals in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia) countries as a visiting player in Test cricket. The star Indian wicket-keeper achieved this feat in the ongoing Test match against England at Headingley, Leeds.

On Day 2 of the Test match, Pant first hogged the limelight with a stunning century, his 7th in Test cricket and 5th on an overseas ground. Not only that but the batter’s unorthodox shots and unique somersault celebration further attracted the fans.

Rishabh Pant Scripts Wicket-Keeping Record In SENA 

On Day 3, it was India’s turn to field. Rishabh Pant first grabbed a clean catch of Ollie Pope to send the centurion back to the dressing room. 

Moreover, Mohammed Siraj forced England skipper Ben Stokes into a false shot, and Pant once again latched a perfect catch behind the stumps to reduce England to 276/5.

With those 2 dismissals, Rishabh Pant now has 110 dismissals in SENA and surpassed MS Dhoni to claim the record of most dismissals registered by a visiting wicket-keeper in SENA countries, which comprises South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia. 

Most Dismissals as Visiting Wicketkeeper in SENA in Tests:

  • 110* - Rishabh Pant (India)
  • 109 - MS Dhoni (India)
  • 108 - Wasim Bari (Pakistan)
  • 103 - Jeff Dujon (West Indies)

Dhoni, India’s former captain and one of the most celebrated wicket-keepers in the world, held the record for a long time. But Pant’s consistency behind the stumps and quick glove work have helped him overtake his idol. Not only that, Pant also touched 150 dismissals as wicket-keeper in Test format.

Pant Pips MS Dhoni's 12-Year-Old Test Record With A Hundred

On Day 2 of the Headingley Test between India and England, Rishabh Pant scripted history, smashing his 7th Test century to surpass MS Dhoni’s long-standing record for most Test hundreds by an Indian wicket-keeper. The 27-year-old reached the landmark with a stunning one-handed six off Shoaib Bashir, scoring his first century against England. Pant now leads the list with 7 Test tons, ahead of Dhoni (6) and Wriddhiman Saha (3).