Rishabh Pant sets new record: 7th Test ton for India’s wicketkeepers

Rishabh Pant’s seventh Test century marks a historic milestone for Indian wicketkeepers amid a challenging IND vs ENG 2025 Test where India’s bowling struggled beyond Jasprit Bumrah’s three wickets. This report covers key performances, including Siraj’s unusual bat inspection and the team’s batting collapse.

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Rishabh Pant has rewritten the record books for Indian wicketkeepers in Test cricket by scoring his seventh century in just 76 innings, surpassing the legendary MS Dhoni, who had six centuries in 144 innings.

Pant's achievement underscores his rapid development and importance to the Indian Test side, setting a new benchmark for wicketkeeper-batsmen in the country.

"Pant got his seventh Test ton in 76 innings, the most by a designated wicketkeeper for India in Tests, overtaking Dhoni's six (in 144 innings)."

This milestone not only highlights Pant's batting prowess but also his ability to perform consistently at the highest level, a crucial factor for India's ambitions in Test cricket.

While other aspects of the ongoing Test match, such as bowling performances and team strategies, have been noted, Pant's record stands out as a significant individual accomplishment.

His rapid accumulation of centuries compared to Dhoni's longer span reflects a new era of aggressive and impactful wicketkeeper-batsmen for India.

As Pant continues to evolve, his record sets a high standard for future Indian wicketkeepers aiming to balance both their roles behind the stumps and with the bat.
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Rishabh Pant set a new Indian record by scoring his seventh Test century as a designated wicketkeeper, surpassing MS Dhoni's six centuries. Pant achieved this milestone in just 76 innings, nearly half the number Dhoni took, highlighting his rapid rise in Test cricket.
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Pant's record and India's bowling struggles

Key Facts
  • Jasprit Bumrah took all three wickets to fall in England's innings, starting with Zak Crawley for 4, making him the only successful Indian bowler in that innings.SportskeedaCricbuzz2
  • India suffered a batting collapse of 7 for 41, finishing with a total of 471 which included three individual hundreds, the lowest total to feature such a number of centuries.Cricbuzz1
  • Prasidh Krishna and Shardul Thakur conceded 79 runs in 13 overs, highlighting struggles in India's bowling attack.Cricbuzz1
  • Mohammed Siraj went wicketless in 14 overs, conceding 50 runs at an economy rate of 3.57 runs per over.Sportskeeda
  • Shubman Gill, as on-field Test captain, acknowledged he cannot rely solely on Bumrah for bowling effectiveness.Cricbuzz1
  • Rishabh Pant scored his seventh Test century in 76 innings, the most by a designated wicketkeeper for India, surpassing MS Dhoni's six centuries in 144 innings.1
Pant got his seventh Test ton in 76 innings, the most by a designated wicketkeeper for India in Tests, overtaking Dhoni’s six (in 144 innings).
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Team India pacer Mohammed Siraj was spotted inspecting an England batter's bat on day two of the opening Test against England at Headingley in Leeds.
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Then came a familiar collapse: 7 for 41, bowled out for 471 - the lowest total to feature three individual hundreds.
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Key Stats at a Glance
Rishabh Pant's seventh Test century innings count
7th Test ton
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Innings taken by Pant for 7 Test centuries
76 innings
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MS Dhoni's Test centuries as wicketkeeper
six (in 144 innings)
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Mohammed Siraj bowling overs and runs conceded
14 overs
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Runs conceded by Mohammed Siraj
50 runs
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Bumrah hailed by England pacer Wood

Key Facts
  • England pacer Wood praised Jasprit Bumrah as a phenomenal bowler across formats and called him the best bowler in the world capable of changing the course of a match at any moment.1
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Bat inspections in IPL and Test match

Key Facts
  • IPL 2025 introduced regular bat inspections to ensure players comply with regulations on bat size and dimensions.Sportskeeda
  • Mohammed Siraj was spotted inspecting an England batter's bat on day two of the opening Test against England at Headingley in Leeds during a drinks break.Sportskeeda
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