Rishabh Pant slams twin tons in test cricket — A historic feat even Dhoni never achieved

Rishabh Pant etched his name in Test cricket history on Day 4 of the first Test against England, becoming only the second wicketkeeper ever to score centuries in both innings of a Test match. 

He joins Zimbabwe great Andy Flower in this rare and elite club.

Pant followed his brilliant 134 in the first innings with a gritty, counter-attacking 118 in the second, showcasing his trademark flair and fearless stroke play. His second hundred came off 129 balls — a knock that turned the tide after India were rocked early with the dismissal of captain Shubman Gill.

With India under pressure, Pant stitched a match-defining partnership with KL Rahul, who also struck a fine century. Together, the duo revived India’s innings and put the visitors in a commanding position.

The 26-year-old also became the first Indian to score two centuries in a single Test match on English soil, underlining his status as one of the most dynamic players in world cricket.

Pant’s second innings was a mix of patience and aggression. After reaching his century, he launched a brutal assault on Joe Root, smashing 19 runs in one over. 

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His innings finally ended at 118 off 140 balls when Shoaib Bashir dismissed him in the 72nd over, but not before he ensured India had a strong lead to defend.

With this rare feat, Pant joins a prestigious list of Indian batters who have scored centuries in both innings of a Test:

Vijay Hazare

Sunil Gavaskar (3 times)

Rahul Dravid (2 times)

Virat Kohli

Ajinkya Rahane

Rohit Sharma

Rishabh Pant

Pant’s performance at Headingley has once again reinforced his reputation as a true game-changer in modern Test cricket.