Sat Jun 21 13:33:31 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
Rishabh Pant scored his 7th Test century on Day 2 of the first Test against England, surpassing MS Dhoni for the most Test centuries by an Indian wicketkeeper-batter. He also surpassed Rohit Sharma to become India’s leading six-hitter in the World Test Championship, only behind Ben Stokes overall. On Day 1, Pant joined Shubman Gill after Yashasvi Jaiswal’s wicket, and he overtook Dhoni to become Asia’s most successful wicketkeeper in SENA conditions and also brought up his 3,000 Test runs, becoming only the second after Dhoni to do so. Day 1 saw impressive performances from Shubman Gill (127 not out) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (101), helping India reach a dominant 359/3.
**News Article:**
**Pant’s Century Propels India, Overtakes Dhoni’s Record in First Test Against England**
Leeds, England – Rishabh Pant etched his name in the record books on Saturday, smashing his 7th Test century against England and surpassing MS Dhoni as the Indian wicketkeeper-batter with the most Test tons. Pant, who was unbeaten overnight on 65, reached the milestone on Day 2 of the first Test at Headingley. The dynamic left-hander celebrated with a unique somersault, prompting a cheeky reaction from Sunil Gavaskar.
Pant’s feat adds to his growing list of achievements in the match. On Day 1, he overtook Rohit Sharma to become India’s leading six-hitter in the World Test Championship (WTC). He also became the second Indian wicketkeeper after Dhoni to reach 3,000 Test runs.
The foundation for India’s strong position was laid on Day 1, with debutant captain Shubman Gill scoring a composed 127 not out and Yashasvi Jaiswal contributing a fluent 101. Pant supported Gill admirably, remaining unbeaten on 65 at the end of the day’s play.
The first Test is still in progress, with India looking to build on their strong start and put England under pressure.
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