New Delhi. Rishabh Pant played in the first innings of Edgbaston Test match, on the basis of his innings of 146 runs, managed to make many excellent records in his name. At the same time, during this innings, he also completed 2000 runs in Test cricket. This was Pant’s fifth century in Test cricket, his third against England and his second century on English soil.
Rishabh Pant holds the record for the fastest century at Edgbaston
Rishabh Pant completed his century in 89 balls against England in Edgbaston Test match. This proved to be the fastest century in Test cricket at Edgbaston. Test cricket has been played at Edgbaston since 1902 and no batsman before Pant had scored a century at this ground in less than 100 balls. Rishabh Pant became the first batsman in 120 years to do this feat on this ground.
Completed 2000 Test runs in fewer innings than MS Dhoni
Rishabh Pant completed his 2000 runs in Test cricket and broke MS Dhoni’s record. Rishabh Pant completed his 2000 runs in Tests in 52 innings, while MS Dhoni did this amazing in 60 innings. Now Rishabh Pant also became the youngest Indian wicketkeeper-batsman to complete 2000 runs in Test cricket for India.
Rishabh Pant scored the second fastest century for India in England
Rishabh Pant has come second in terms of scoring the fastest century in Test cricket for India on England soil. Pant did this feat in 89 balls, while India’s record for the fastest Test century in England in England. Registered in the name of Azaruddin. Azhar scored a century in 87 balls at Lord’s in 1990.