Rishabh Pant’s Record in IND vs AUS Perth Test:
The Indian team’s batting performance on the first day of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener in Perth was underwhelming. India was bowled out for just 150 runs, with the top order failing to contribute significantly. Debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy top-scored for the team with a valiant 41 off 53 balls, followed by Rishabh Pant, who scored 31 runs. Despite the low score, Pant achieved a significant milestone, joining an elite list alongside Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
Rishabh Pant’s Fearless Batting and Milestone
The ongoing India vs Australia Test series is part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC). India, currently ranked second on the WTC points table, is eyeing a spot in the finals. Amidst this, Rishabh Pant has joined the exclusive club of Indian batsmen who have scored more than 2000 runs in the WTC. After Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, Pant is now the third Indian to achieve this feat.
Pant, who was sidelined from cricket for almost two years due to a road accident, marked his comeback with this remarkable achievement. His tally in the WTC now stands at 2027 runs in 30 matches.
Top Indian Run-Scorers in WTC
- Rohit Sharma – 2685 runs in 37 matches (India’s highest scorer in WTC).
- Virat Kohli – 2432 runs in 42 matches.
- Rishabh Pant – 2027 runs in 30 matches.
- Shubman Gill – 1800 runs in 29 matches.
Global WTC Records
Globally, Joe Root leads the charts as the highest run-scorer in the WTC, with an impressive 5325 runs in 61 matches. He is far ahead of second-placed Marnus Labuschagne, who has amassed 3904 runs in 46 matches. Root’s dominance highlights his exceptional consistency in red-ball cricket.