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ENG vs IND, 1st Test: Jasprit Bumrah wages lone battle after India collapse on Day 2

ENG vs IND, 1st Test: Jasprit Bumrah wages lone battle after India collapse on Day 2

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India captain Shubman Gill was finally introduced to the rigours of leading a Test team on Day 2 of the first match against England at Headingley, Leeds as he was put to the test by England’s Bazball approach. The hosts finished the day well in control of their first innings on 209/3 with Ollie Pope and Harry Brook at the crease, trailing India by 262 runs After India failed to put an imposing score in excess of 600 on the board, England batters made full use of the good surface, scoring at over four runs an over and put captain Gill under extreme pressure. India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was on song right from the word go as he accounted for Zak Crawley with a magical delivery. ENG vs IND 1st Test Day 2 Highlights The speedster could well have also got rid of Ben Duckett on 15, if not for a drop catch from India’s best fielder, Ravindra Jadeja, at point. The opportunity ended up costing the team badly as he got involved in a massive 124-run stand with Ollie Pope to stabilise his team’s innings. Bumrah breathes fire Bumrah was once again left fighting a lone battle as he lacked support from his compatriots. Captain Gill was also found looking for a method to stop the runflow as England continued to move ahead with the game at a brisk pace. At the end, he had to return to Bumrah at the stroke of tea, and the speedster responded by dismissing Duckett (62) at the beginning of the third session. He was once again let down by Indian fielders as Yashasvi Jaiswal ended up dropping Pope on 60 off his bowling. Earlier, he also survived a close lbw shout against Mohammed Siraj, where he was saved by the umpire’s call. Pope made full use of his reprieves and brought up his ninth Test century to take England past 200. The Indian bowling, apart from Bumrah, looked completely lacklustre as Prasidh Krishna and Shardul Thakur leaked runs at economy rates of five and seven respectively. As a result, Gill had to turn to his main man once again, right at the end of the day’s play, and the man with the golden arm responded by getting the biggest wicket in the England team of Joe Root (28), just before stumps. Bumrah almost got another wicket as Harry Brook tried to pull him away in the last over of the day, but much to his dismay, the speedster ended up overstepping and gave another life to the young batter. Rishabh Pant hits historic century Earlier in India’s first innings, Gill and Rishabh Pant continued from where they left off on Day 2 as they began the day on a positive note. It didn’t take long for Rishabh Pant to begin his audacious strokeplay as he went after Brydon Carse and scored three boundaries against the seamer to move into the 80s. The wicketkeeper batter further took on Shoaib Bashir and brought up his seventh Test century with a gigantic six over deep midwicket. He even re-created his famous celebration from the Indian Premier League (IPL), doing fun acrobatics on the pitch. Pant and Gill extended their partnership beyond 200 as England ran out of plans to stop the mayhem. Captain Gill fell three runs short of his 150 as he got holed out to deep square leg against Bashir, ending the 209-run stand for the third wicket. Indian batting capitulates After Gill’s dismissal, the England seamers suddenly managed to find some swing as captain Ben Stokes once again managed to get crucial breakthroughs on the stroke of lunch. He got rid of Karun Nair for a duck, courtesy of a sensational catch from Ollie Pope. At the other end, Josh Tongue trapped Rishabh Pant in front of the stumps, bringing his swashbuckling innings to an end on 134. Stokes (4/66) further dismissed Shardul Thakur for 1 as India went into lunch on 454/7. It didn’t take long for England to wrap up the tail in the second session with Josh Tongue (4/86) running through the tail. As a result, India got all out for 471 in the first innings, falling way short of the 600-plus mark, everyone expected them to breach. Published By: Rishabh Beniwal Published On: Jun 21, 2025

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Jasprit Bumrah breaks Wasim Akram's mind-boggling record, proves why he's second to none

Jasprit Bumrah breaks Wasim Akram’s mind-boggling record, proves why he’s second to none

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Jasprit Bumrah, time and time again, keeps on proving why he is regarded as the best bowler in international cricket currently. On a placid Headingley pitch, Bumrah showed his class as he dismissed Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett on Day 2 of the ongoing first Test. With the dismissal of Duckett in the third and final session, Bumrah achieved yet another milestone, and it is truly one to savour. Jasprit Bumrah goes past Wasim Akram. The India pacer now has the most wickets by an Asian bowler in the SENA countries. (AFP) The India speedster now has 147 wickets from 60 innings in the SENA countries. He has gone past former Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram in the list of Asian bowlers with the most wickets in the SENA countries. Bumrah now tops the list, which also has Akram (146), Anil Kumble (141), Ishant Sharma (130), and Mohammed Shami (123).  The 31-year-old has been the standout bowler from both England and India in the first Test as he has gotten the ball to talk on a pitch which is offering little to no assistance for the bowlers. In the second session on Day 2, Bumrah dismissed Zak Crawley (4) in the very first over. He got the right-hander all squared up and as a result, Crawley ended up handing a simple catch to Karun Nair in the slips cordon. Also Read: IND vs ENG, LIVE Score: Jasprit Bumrah does the magic for India On the other hand, Ben Duckett really got his eye in and was seeing the ball like a football. Despite his stay at the crease for more than two hours, he was unable to get the better of Bumrah. The India pace sensation finally got the last laugh as Duckett was bowled in the final session on Day 2 for 62 runs. After dismissing the left-hander, Bumrah had a sheepish smile on his face, and he even mouthed a word or two to let Duckett know.  Possibly, Bumrah remembered Duckett’s words before the series started, as while speaking to Mail Sport, the England opener remarked that Bumrah has nothing that he can surprise him with.  “I’ve faced him in a five-Test series before. I know what he’s going to do to me, and the good thing about that is I know what skills he has,” said Duckett. “There’s going to be nothing that surprises me,” he added.  India post 471 runs on the board Earlier, India posted 471 runs on the board after being asked to bat first, owing to centuries by Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant.  India looked set to go past the 600-run mark, but a gigantic collapse resulted in the visitors being bundled out for less than 475 runs. For England, Ben Stokes and Josh Tongue scalped four wickets each. Shubman was the top-scorer for India as he scored 147. Pant scored 134 while Jaiswal posted 101 runs. 

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‘Maar na’: Shubman Gill tells Rishabh Pant to hook bouncer for six, his reply: ‘Respect karna pada tagda’

‘Maar na’: Shubman Gill tells Rishabh Pant to hook bouncer for six, his reply: ‘Respect karna pada tagda’

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Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant’s stump mic chatter was as entertaining as their batting during the India vs England first Test at Headingley. In between their solid defence and attractive boundary that made England’s bowling attack appear ordinary, Pant and Gill constantly chatted while standing at the striker’s and the non-striker’s positions. Sometimes, it was teasing each other, sometimes related to what the bowler was trying to do, and sometimes it was just pure fun. And all of that was in Hindi. India’s Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill(Action Images via Reuters) They were so entertaining that they also caught the attention of legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who termed it a strategy to confuse the English fielders. Among many episodes between Gill and Pant during their mammoth 209-run partnership for the fourth wicket, Gill teasing Pant to go after Brydon Carse was perhaps the best. It happened in the first session of Day 2. The over number was 94. Carse was trying to test Pant’s backfoot play by banging the ball in. In the fourth ball of that over, Carse bowled a well-directed bumper at Pant’s body. The Indian keeper-batter ducked under it. As Carse was going back to his mark, Gill told Pant “maar na,” which translates to “Hit ma, no.” Pant generally likes to take on the short ball, but this one from Carse was a bit too short. His reply to Gill was pure gold. “Bada ball daal dia yaar. Respect karna pad gaya bohut tagdaa. (He bowled a good one, man! I had to give him a lot of respect).” Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill’s remarkable 209-run partnership was the highlight of India’s first innings in the opening Test against England. Resuming on 359-3, with Gill unbeaten on 127 and Pant on 65, the pair displayed a compelling mix of composure and aggression that pushed India firmly towards a commanding position before an unexpected collapse. Gill, captaining India for the first time after Rohit Sharma’s retirement, played with maturity beyond his years. He brought up his highest Test score of 147 with elegant strokeplay, surpassing his previous best of 128. His innings, laced with 19 boundaries and a six, was a masterclass in timing and placement. His off-drive against Chris Woakes to reach the milestone was particularly memorable, showcasing his growing stature as a leader and batsman. At the other end, Pant unleashed his trademark attacking style. Resuming on 65, he brought up his seventh Test century—and fourth against England—in thrilling fashion, lofting Shoaib Bashir for a one-handed six. The celebration that followed, a somersault, was as energetic as his 134-run knock. His 146-ball innings featured 10 fours and four sixes and kept the scoreboard ticking briskly. Together, Gill and Pant added 209 runs in just 49 overs, steering India to 430-4 and seemingly toward a total in excess of 500. Their contrasting styles complemented each other perfectly: Gill anchored the innings with finesse while Pant injected momentum with his fearless hitting. However, the end of their partnership triggered a dramatic collapse, with India losing their final seven wickets for just 41 runs. Still, the stand between Gill and Pant stood out as a blend of flair and focus, a vital foundation in India’s innings that showcased the next generation of Indian batting brilliance.

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IND vs ENG: Rishabh Pant better than MS Dhoni? Former India cricketer says YES after Headingley heroics | Cricket News

IND vs ENG: Rishabh Pant better than MS Dhoni? Former India cricketer says YES after Headingley heroics | Cricket News

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Rishabh Pant (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar hailed Rishabh Pant as the country’s “greatest wicketkeeper-batter ever” following his stunning century against England, calling him a “breath of fresh air.” Pant continued his brilliant form in Test cricket by registering his seventh Test century, breaking multiple records during his innings in the first Test against England at Leeds.Speaking on Match Centre Live after the first session, JioStar expert Manjrekar said, “By far, India’s greatest ever Test batter-keeper. I was worried when he was in the 90s that he might end up getting his 8th 90 of his career. It is just unbelievable that he has so many 90s! But he’s a breath of fresh air.” Dominant India on Day 1! Jaiswal & Gill Hit Centuries | ENG vs IND 1st Test – Sahil from Leeds “When he got out and raised his bat, there were a lot of English supporters who stood up and applauded that innings. That’s what we love about England — these guys come to watch good cricket. They want their team to win, but when they see excellence from the opposition, you can see true appreciation for it,” he added.On Saturday, Pant surpassed MS Dhoni to become the Indian wicketkeeper with the most Test centuries. His knock of 134 off 178 balls, laced with 12 fours and six sixes at a strike rate above 75, came in testing overseas conditions — a territory where Pant continues to shine.This was his fifth Test century in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia) countries — the most by any Asian batter. Three of these have come in England, with the remaining two in Australia and South Africa.Pant also equalled Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara (seven centuries) for the most Test hundreds by a designated wicketkeeper from Asia.Earlier on Friday, Pant crossed the 3,000-run mark in Test cricket, becoming only the second Indian wicketkeeper after Dhoni to do so. He also overtook Dhoni in terms of runs scored by an Asian keeper-batter in SENA countries.In 44 Tests, Pant has scored 3,082 runs at an average of 43.40, with seven centuries and 15 fifties in 76 innings — all at a strike rate of 73.69.In the match, after England chose to bowl first, centuries from Yashasvi Jaiswal (101), captain Shubman Gill (147), and Pant (134) helped India post a total of 471. Ben Stokes (4/66) and Josh Tongue (4/86) were the standout bowlers for the hosts.

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IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill's first pep talk as Test captain fired up Team India – WATCH | Cricket News

IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill’s first pep talk as Test captain fired up Team India – WATCH | Cricket News

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Shubman Gill (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: A baggy blue cap on his head, hands on his teammates’ shoulders, and a few charged-up words to fire up his squad — it was a familiar huddle for Shubman Gill, but this one held extra weight. At the boundary ropes of Headingley Stadium in Leeds, Gill addressed his team for the first time as India’s Test captain. With the batters having delivered a dominant performance, his message was clear: Let’s bowl England out early and take a 1-0 lead in the series.India were bowled out for 471 in their first innings of the opening Test against England, with three standout centuries leading the way. Skipper Shubman Gill (147), vice-captain Rishabh Pant (134), and opener Yashasvi Jaiswal (101) laid a solid foundation for India’s strong position in the match.Gill and Pant shared a game-shifting 209-run stand for the fourth wicket after Jaiswal and KL Rahul (42) had posted a 91-run opening partnership. WATCH: Jaiswal’s 101 came off 159 balls and included 16 fours and a six. Gill struck 19 boundaries and a six in his 227-ball 147, while Pant was the most aggressive, blasting 12 fours and 6 sixes during his 134-ball knock — his seventh Test hundred, now the most by any Indian wicketkeeper in the format.India, resuming at 359/3 on Day 2, lost their remaining seven wickets for 112 runs. Ben Stokes (4/66) and Josh Tongue (4/86) were the pick of England’s bowlers. Dominant India on Day 1! Jaiswal & Gill Hit Centuries | ENG vs IND 1st Test – Sahil from Leeds This total of 471 is now India’s highest first-innings score in an away Test since they made 622/7 declared at Sydney in 2019. It’s also their highest in a first innings in England since 664 at The Oval in 2007.

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3011-day wait ends in heartbreak! Karun Nair falls for four-ball duck on Test comeback | Cricket News

3011-day wait ends in heartbreak! Karun Nair falls for four-ball duck on Test comeback | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: Eight long years — or 3,011 days to be exact — that’s how long Karun Nair waited to walk out in an India Test jersey again. But the fairy tale comeback didn’t unfold the way he had imagined. On his much-anticipated return to Test cricket, Karun lasted just four balls, dismissed for a duck.England captain Ben Stokes was the party spoiler. He delivered a full outswinger, wide of off stump — tempting Karun into a drive. But the right-hander wasn’t fully committed to the shot. Instead of finding the gap, the ball flew off the bat and straight into the hands of Ollie Pope at short cover, who pulled off a spectacular catch — diving full stretch to his left, both hands overhead, nearly horizontal to the ground. Poll Should players like Karun Nair be given more chances in the national team? Karun, who etched his name into Indian cricket history with a stunning triple century against England in Chennai back in December 2016, had last played a Test in 2017. Since then, he toiled away in domestic cricket, patiently waiting for a comeback. “Dear cricket, give me one more chance,” he often reminded himself. Dominant India on Day 1! Jaiswal & Gill Hit Centuries | ENG vs IND 1st Test – Sahil from Leeds He let his bat do the talking in the 2024–25 season — amassing 863 runs in nine Ranji Trophy games with four centuries, and 779 runs in eight Vijay Hazare Trophy innings, including five tons. His perseverance was finally rewarded when the BCCI picked him for the five-match Test series in England.Nair, India’s 287th Test cricketer, received his comeback cap from the legendary Sunil Gavaskar — a moment he will always cherish, even if the script on the field didn’t quite go his way.

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Karun Nair's return after 8 years ends in a whimper as Ben Stokes dismisses him for a duck: 'Dangerous thing to do...'

Karun Nair’s return after 8 years ends in a whimper as Ben Stokes dismisses him for a duck: ‘Dangerous thing to do…’

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All eyes were on Karun Nair on how he performs upon his return to the Test playing XI after eight years. However, the right-handed batter disappointed as he was dismissed for a duck on Day 2 of the first Test against England at Headingley, Leeds. The 33-year-old lasted just four balls in the middle as he was sent back to the dressing room by England skipper Ben Stokes.  India vs England, 1st Test: Karun Nair got out for a duck on his return to the playing XI after eight years. (Action Images via Reuters) Karun Nair went for a big booming cover drive off the bowling of Stokes. However, he was unable to time it perfectly, and Ollie Pope ended up taking a marvellous catch. Stokes bowled a full outswinger wide of off stump. There was merit in going for a cover drive. However, Karun Nair was unable to get the timing. The ball was flying, but Ollie Pope dived full length to his left and took the catch with both his hands overhead.  “He was looking to play a cover drive. Dangerous thing to do at the start of your innings. He would have been better off had he slashed at that delivery,” said Sanjay Manjrekar on air while commentating on JioHotstar.  Coincidentally, debutant Sai Sudharsan also lasted four balls in the middle, the same as Karun Nair. Both batters were eventually dismissed by Stokes. Karun Nair got into the India squad for the series against England on the back of strong performances for Vidharba in the Ranji Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy. The right-handed batter put on a run-scoring spree, and the selectors were unable to look past him for the England tour. Karun Nair batted at the No.3 and No.4 spots in India A’s two unofficial Tests against England Lions. However, he was asked to bat at No.6 in the first Test against England in Headingley.   Also Read: IND vs ENG, LIVE Score: Strong spell for England accounts for both centurions Karun Nair’s absence from the India playing XI for eight years even created a record, as he missed the most consecutive international matches for a men’s team between appearances (402). India strengthen their grip in the first Test After being asked to bat, India strengthened its grip in the Headingley Test, following centuries by Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Rishabh Pant.  On Day 2, Rishabh Pant completed his seventh Test ton. On the other hand, Shubman Gill missed out on going past 150 as he got out for 147 off the bowling of Shoaib Bashir.  Earlier, Jaiswal and Gill had slammed centuries on the opening day of the Test. Ben Stokes has been the pick of the England bowlers so far, as he has been the one to trouble the Indian batters on most occasions. 

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Emotional scenes! Shubman Gill breaks down after scoring 147 in his debut Test as India captain | Cricket News

Emotional scenes! Shubman Gill breaks down after scoring 147 in his debut Test as India captain | Cricket News

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Shubman Gill (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill delivered a captain’s knock in his very first outing as India’s Test skipper, scoring a magnificent 147 in the first Test against England at Headingley, Leeds. This was his maiden Test century as captain, and it came in a crucial moment as India looked to assert dominance early in the five-match series.Gill looked poised for a double hundred but fell short when he attempted an aggressive slog-flick off England spinner Shoaib Bashir. With mid-wicket left open, Gill tried to target the deep, but the ball caught the inner half of his bat and went straight into the hands of Josh Tongue at deep square leg. He appeared to be eyeing his 150 in style, but mistimed the stroke, ending a stellar innings. Dominant India on Day 1! Jaiswal & Gill Hit Centuries | ENG vs IND 1st Test – Sahil from Leeds As Gill walked off the field, Headingley rose in applause. His teammates and fans gave him a standing ovation, appreciating not just the runs but the temperament he showed under pressure. Photographers lined the boundary to capture the emotional moment of the young Indian captain heading back to the pavilion — bat raised, eyes filled with tears after a career-defining knock. Poll Will India win the Test series against England under Shubman Gill’s captaincy? Gill has taken over the Test captaincy following Rohit Sharma’s retirement from the longest format just before the England tour. With a young squad under his leadership, Gill’s men are on a mission to end a long drought — India’s last Test series win in England came in 2007 under Rahul Dravid. Before that, historic triumphs were recorded in 1971 under Ajit Wadekar and in 1986 under Kapil Dev.Now, under the leadership of a calm yet expressive Gill, India are aiming to script a new chapter in their Test history — and his emotional 147 may well be the first step toward that goal.

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ENG vs IND: Rishabh Pant breaks MS Dhoni's long-standing record with 7th Test hundred

ENG vs IND: Rishabh Pant breaks MS Dhoni’s long-standing record with 7th Test hundred

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India wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant etched his name in the history books as he registered the most centuries by an India wicketkeeper in Tests. Pant achieved the milestone on Day 2 of the first Test against England at Headingley, Leeds. The southpaw resumed his innings on the overnight score of 65 and scored his first runs of the day with a boundary down fine leg against Brydon Carse. He continued to take on the England seamer, collecting two more boundaries against him. He further took on Shoaib Bashir, whacking him for a four and a six to move into the 90s. He finally completed the landmark with a massive six against Shoaib Bashir over deep mid-wicket and celebrated in his usual manner with a backflip. ENG vs IND 1st Test Day 2 Updates After reaching the landmark, he left behind MS Dhoni in the list of most centuries by an Indian wicketkeeper batter. The former India captain scored six Test hundreds in his career from 90 matches, while Pant brought up his seventh Test ton in 44 games. He also climbed to the fourth spot in the list for most Test centuries in international cricket, joining Kumar Sangakkara, AB de Villiers, Matt Prior and BJ Watling on the spot. Earlier on Day 1, Pant began his innings in his usual fashion by going after Ben Stokes on just his second ball as he used his feet and whacked him for a four straight down the ground. However, post that, the southpaw showed great restraint by not going after Shoaib Bashir, scoring just 16 runs off his next 44 balls. Pant scored his second boundary on his 48th ball, which was through an outside edge against Chris Woakes. He finally began to attack Shoaib Bashir after 60 deliveries as he pulled him for a four and later used his feet to whack him for a six in the following over. He brought up his fifty off 91 balls and also completed 3000 runs in Tests. Published By: Rishabh Beniwal Published On: Jun 21, 2025

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IND vs ENG: Rishabh Pant breaks MS Dhoni's record, slams his seventh Test century vs England at Headingley | Cricket News

IND vs ENG: Rishabh Pant breaks MS Dhoni’s record, slams his seventh Test century vs England at Headingley | Cricket News

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Rishabh Pant (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant’s love affair with England continues, and the dynamic wicketkeeper-batter once again showcased his class with the bat. On Day 2 of the opening Test at Headingley in Leeds, Pant brought up his seventh Test century — his fourth against England — reinforcing his status as one of India’s finest modern-day red-ball batters. Pant reached the triple figure mark in 146 balls. This latest ton was also Pant’s third Test century on English soil, following his 114 at The Oval in 2018 and 146 at Edgbaston in 2022. IND vs ENG: Rishabh Pant opens up on chemistry with Shubman Gill and England challenge His other century against England came in Ahmedabad in 2021, where he scored 101.Interestingly, Pant’s latest hundred in Leeds was the slowest Test century of his career, bringing up the milestone off 146 balls — a rare display of restraint from the typically explosive left-hander.Pant has also surpassed MS Dhoni to become the Indian wicketkeeper with the most Test centuries. Pant now has 7 Test hundreds as a designated wicketkeeper, eclipsing Dhoni’s tally of 6. Wriddhiman Saha follows with 3 centuries. Poll Do you believe Rishabh Pant is now the best wicketkeeper-batter in Indian cricket history? PANT’S CENTURIES vs ENGLAND: Year Runs Balls 4s 6s Strike Rate Venue Innings Dismissal 2018 114 146 15 4 78.08 The Oval 4th Caught 2021 101 118 13 2 85.59 Ahmedabad 2nd Caught 2022 146 111 19 4 131.53 Birmingham 1st Caught 2025 100* 146 8 2 64.70 Leeds 1st Not Out Most Test Centuries by Designated Wicketkeepers (India): Player Test Centuries Rishabh Pant 7 MS Dhoni 6 Wriddhiman Saha 3 PANT’S CENTURIES (BY BALLS TAKEN): Opponent Runs Balls 4s 6s Strike Rate Venue Year Australia 100 137 8 0 72.99 Sydney 2019 England 100 89 15 1 112.36 Birmingham 2022 England 100 117 14 3 85.47 The Oval 2018 Bangladesh 100 124 11 4 80.64 Chennai 2024 England 100 115 13 2 86.95 Ahmedabad 2021 South Africa 100 133 6 4 75.18 Cape Town 2022 England 100 146 10 4 71.92 Leeds 2025

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