Top 5 highest scores by Rishabh Pant in test cricket

Rishabh Pant made his test debut against England in August 2018.

Indian wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant made his test debut against England in Nottingham in August 2018. Since making his debut, he has become one of India’s most successful test keeper-batters of all time and is a key cog in the middle order.

Since August 2018, Pant is India’s fourth-highest test run-scorer. And among keeper-batters who have played at least 10 tests for India, Pant’s average of 43 is the best.

The left-hander has produced several memorable innings, the most fondly remembered one is the 89* at the Gabba in 2021.

When everything was going well in Pant’s test career, Pant met with an unfortunate life-threatening car accident in December 2022. Thankfully, Pant survived the crash but was forced out of action for more than a year. He made his comeback in all three formats for India in 2024. His test comeback was completed in September 2024 with the home test series against Bangladesh.

In this article, we will take a look at Pant’s top five highest scores in test cricket.

Top five highest scores by Rishabh Pant in test cricket:

5. 100* vs South Africa, Cape Town, 2022

When India toured South Africa in 2021-22, Pant smashed a brilliant century in the third test match of the series in Cape Town.

In their first innings, India scored 223 and South Africa managed 210. In India’s second innings, Pant played a fighting knock of 100* off 139 deliveries, while none of his teammates scored more than 30 runs.

Pant’s century went in vain as South Africa chased down the target of 212 with seven wickets in hand.

4. 101 vs England, Ahmedabad, 2021

Pant’s first test century at home came in Ahmedabad in the fourth test match of the IND vs ENG test series in 2021.

England were bundled out for 135 runs in their first innings. In reply, Washington Sundar (96*) and Pant (101 off 118) helped the hosts post a total of 365 runs.

In their second innings, the visitors were all-out for 205 runs and lost the match by an innings and 25 runs. Pant was adjudged the Player of the Match.

3. 114 vs England, The Oval, 2018

In his maiden test series, Rishabh Pant hammered an experienced England bowling attack during the fifth test match of the 2018 tour.

At the Oval, England and India made 332 and 292 runs in their respective first innings. In the second innings, the hosts declared at 423 and set a huge target of 464 runs for India.

While chasing, KL Rahul scored 146 and Pant scored his maiden test ton (114 runs off 146 deliveries). Yet, India lost the match by 118 runs.

2. 146 vs England, Birmingham, 2022

Pant’s second-highest test score came during the fifth test match against England in Birmingham on the 2021/22 tour.

The wicket-keeper batter scored 146 runs off 111 deliveries, including 19 boundaries and four maximums in India’s first innings. His knock helped the visitors score 416.

However, Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow’s unbeaten centuries in England’s fourth innings helped the hosts chase down the target of 378 runs.

1. 159* vs Australia, Sydney, 2019

Rishabh Pant’s highest score in test cricket came against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground in January 2019.

During the fourth test of the series, India declared their first innings at 622/7. Cheteshwar Pujara made 193 runs and Pant showcased his attacking instincts against a strong Australian bowling attack.

The left-handed batter played an unbeaten knock of 159 runs off 189 deliveries, with the help of 15 boundaries and one maximum.

The test ended in a draw. Pant played a crucial role in that series to help India register their first-ever test series victory in Australia.

(All stats updated till 19 September 2024.)

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