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Rishabh Pant WTC Record: Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has created a new history with a brilliant innings against Sri Lanka in the second Test being played in Colombo. Pant ICC Became the highest run-scorer for India in the history of the World Test Championship (WTC). He has overtaken Indian captain Shubman Gill to hold this record.

Pant scored 63 off 89 balls in the first innings against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club ground in Colombo. His innings included 6 fours and 2 sixes. During this innings, Pant became the highest run-scorer for India at the WTC. Pant has scored 2948 runs in 42 Tests at WTC, while Shubman Gill has 2917 runs in 42 Tests. Pant has scored more runs despite playing two innings less than Gill.

Most runs for India in WTC

Rishabh Pant – 2948 runs (42 Tests)
Shubman Gill – 2917 runs (42 Tests)
Rohit Sharma – 2716 runs (40 Tests)
Ravindra Jadeja – 2675 runs (50 Tests)
Virat Kohli – 2617 runs (46 Tests)
Yashshwi Jaiswal – 2588 runs (30 Tests)

MS Dhoni’s record was also left behind

Pante this innings Meanwhile another big achievement was achieved. If foreign and neutral grounds are considered together, Pant has surpassed MS Dhoni in terms of scoring the most runs as an Indian wicketkeeper in Test cricket. In the name of Dhoni, 2496 runs were registered in this category.

Pant returned to the field despite the injury

Pant’s innings of 63 runs was all the more special because he was hit on the left arm by Lahiru Kumara’s short ball on the first day. Due to severe pain, Pant retired at the score of 3. Hurt. However, he came back to bat the next day and scored a half-century in an aggressive fashion.

112 run partnership with Dhruv Jurrell

Pant was well supported by Dhruv Jurrell at the other end. The duo put on a crucial partnership of 112 runs for the seventh wicket and put the Indian team in a strong position. Despite the injury, Pant maintained a balance of aggression and patience to put pressure on the Sri Lankan bowlers. Pant’s innings not only strengthened India’s position, but also registered important records in WTC and Test cricket.