Rishabh Pant Shatters Records of Adam Gilchrist and MS Dhoni in India vs Sri Lanka Test Rishabh Pant delivered a standout performance in the second day of the Test match against Sri Lanka, breaking the records of two legendary cricketers—Adam Gilchrist and MS Dhoni. The Indian wicketkeeper-batter, returning from a wrist injury, showcased his aggressive batting and precision to etch his name in the history books. His achievements not only surpassed the milestones of these iconic players but also bolstered India’s position in the contest. Pant’s innings began with a breathtaking 95-meter six off the bowling of Lahiru Kumara, which marked his 101st six in Test cricket. This feat surpassed the record previously held by Gilchrist, who had 107 sixes in the format. With this achievement, Pant climbed to third place in the all-time list of six-hitters in Test cricket, trailing only Ben Stokes (138) of England and Brendon McCullum (107) of New Zealand. The six was a testament to Pant’s power and composure, even after a challenging return to the crease following his injury. Beyond the six, Pant also broke the record of former India captain MS Dhoni. By the 97th over, Pant had scored 30 runs, surpassing Dhoni’s tally of 2,496 runs as the highest run-scorer for India in Tests played outside the country. Pant’s total of 2,501 runs placed him at the top of the list, overtaking Dhoni, Faruks Engineer (1,209), Sajid Kirmani (1,109), and Kiran More (901). This milestone highlighted Pant’s consistency and ability to perform under pressure, even in unfamiliar conditions. Pant’s aggressive approach was instrumental in steering India’s innings forward. Partnering with Dhruv Jadeja, he helped the team build a strong foundation after the first day’s score of 300/5.#ms_dhoni #rishabh_pant #adam_gilchrist #lahiru_kumara #india_sri_lanka_test
