Pant’s masterclass in England sets a brand-new benchmark for Indian wicketkeeper-batters, achieving something none did before—even MS Dhoni.
Pant becomes the highest run-scorer by an Asian wicketkeeper in SENA countries, surpassing MS Dhoni, and etches his name into the record books during the India-England 3rd Test at Lord’s.
How Pant Dominated England in 2025
Overall Impact: Redefined expectations for keeper-batters touring England
Series runs: approx. 350+, highest ever by any Indian wicketkeeper in England
Standout Stats:
Twin centuries at Headingly: 134 & 118
Became first Indian keeper to hit 100+ in both innings of an England Test.
Top Indian Wicketkeepers by Runs in a Single Test Series
| Player | Series | Matches | Runs Scored | Average | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rishabh Pant | Aus 2018–19 (Border–Gavaskar) | 4 | 350 | 58.33 | 159* |
| MS Dhoni | Eng 2016–17 (India Home Series) | 5 | 349 | 34.90 | 99 |
| Wriddhiman Saha | SL 2017 | 3 | 214 | 71.33 | 117 |
| Parthiv Patel | Pak 2005 | 3 | 202 | 50.50 | 69 |
Why Rishabh Pant’s 350 is Historic:
- No Indian wicketkeeper before Pant has ever scored 350+ runs in a single Test series in England.
- The previous Indian best in England belonged to MS Dhoni, who scored 349 runs in the 2014 home Test series against England, but that wasn’t in England—it was part of India’s home series.
- In actual England conditions—away—no Indian wicketkeeper had ever reached that milestone… until Pant did.
Top Asian WKs in SENA Test Runs (All-Time)
| Player | Runs | Innings | Average | 100s | 50s | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rishabh Pant | 2,023 | 52 | 41.28 | 6 | 6 | 27 |
| MS Dhoni | 1,731 | 60 | 32.62 | 2 | 10 | 32 |
| Moin Khan | 1,015 | 42 | 25.12 | 1 | 5 | 25 |
| Mushfiqur Rahim | 918 | 36 | 26.22 | 1 | 6 | 19 |
Pant became the first Asian wicketkeeper to cross 2,000 Test runs in SENA countries.
Pant is the first Indian keeper ever to cross 350 runs in an England Test series, becoming the benchmark-holder.
If Rishabh Pant’s current form continues, we could be watching the greatest-ever Test wicketkeeper-batter from India — and possibly the world — build his legacy right now.
He’s not just chasing Dhoni’s records anymore — he’s quietly moving into Gilchrist territory, one milestone at a time.
