Following a disappointing run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Rishabh Pant silenced the critics by scoring back-to-back tons and breaking several records in the first test match against England in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.

After scoring his 7th test century, the 27-year-old had a tough time accumulating runs on the board in the second innings. But he paired up with KL Rahul and formed a 4th wicket partnership of 195 runs for the 4th wicket under challenging conditions.

By achieving his 8th ton in the longest format, Pant became the second wicketkeeper after the former Zimbabwe player Andy Flower to score two consecutive centuries in a single test match.

Notably, he is the first Indian wicketkeeper to achieve this feat, as none of the legends, including the great MS Dhoni, managed to accomplish the rare record in their test cricket careers.

Two Wicketkeepers Who Scored Twin Centuries in Tests: A Detailed Scorecard

Currently, Andy Flower and Rishabh Pant are the only two wicketkeepers in the world who scored centuries in both innings of a test match, and here is a detailed comparison:

Rishabh Pant Scores Most Runs as a Visiting Keeper in England

Not only did Rishabh Pant surpass MS Dhoni’s record of most test centuries as a wicketkeeper, but he also outperformed his tally of 778 runs to become the leading run scorer as a wicketkeeper in England.

Rishabh Pant Becomes Third Visiting Batter to Score Twin Tons in England

After Shai Hope and Steve Smith, it is now Rishabh Pant who has become the third visiting batter to score twin centuries in tests on English soil, and here are the detailed stats:

1. Shai Hope (WEST INDIES) in Leeds (2017)
   • 1st Innings Score: 147 Runs from 253 Balls (including 23 fours) at a strike rate of 58.10.
   • 2nd Innings Score: 118 Runs (not out) from 211 Balls (including 14 fours) at a strike rate of 55.92.
     
2. Steve Smith (AUSTRALIA) in Birmingham (2019)
   • 1st Innings Score: 144 Runs from 219 Balls (including 16 fours and 2 sixes) at a strike rate of 65.75.
   • 2nd Innings Score: 142 Runs from 207 Balls (including 14 fours) at a strike rate of 68.59.
     
3. Rishabh Pant (INDIA): in Leeds (2025)
   • 1st Innings Score: 134 Runs out of 178 Balls (including 12 fours and 6 sixes) at a strike rate of 75.28.
   • 2nd Innings Score: 118 Runs out of 140 Balls (including 15 fours and 3 sixes) at a strike rate of 84.29.

List of Indian Batters Who Scored Twin Centuries in Tests

Rishabh Pant joined the elite list of Indian batters as the 7th player who scored twin centuries in tests, and here are the detailed stats (including both home and overseas):

KL Rahul finds it Difficult to understand Pant’s Approach! 

After Day 04, KL Rahul revealed that Rishabh Pant is clear with his aggressive approach in test cricket and feels very challenging to understand his mindset:

“Yes! At times, it becomes difficult for us to understand his approach and mindset. But what I would suggest is let Pant be Pant. As he is averaging 45 in tests, there is a lot to think about his destructive batting style and the kind of shots he plays. Even though he is outrageous at times, all we try is to make him calm down as much as possible and allow him to score runs freely,” Rahul said.

Conclusion

Overall, Rishabh Pant’s recent form conveys a message to the cricket world that he is gearing up to shatter several records to become one of the most successful wicketkeeper-batters in test cricket history.