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Rishabh Pant becomes first Indian to hit 100 Test sixes
Rishabh Pant became the first Indian batter and only the fourth player in Test history to hit 100 sixes, reaching the landmark during the second innings of the first Test against Sri…
Rishabh Pant became the first Indian batter and only the fourth player in Test history to hit 100 sixes, reaching the landmark during the second innings of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Tuesday. Pant, who started the match on 97 sixes and added one in the first innings, hit his 100th off Lahiru Kumara over deep fine leg, also bringing up his fifty off 53 balls.
Pant achieved the milestone in his 51st Test, making him the fastest to 100 sixes, ahead of former England captain Ben Stokes who took 82 Tests. The all-time list is led by Stokes with 138 sixes, followed by Brendon McCullum (107), and Adam Gilchrist (100). Pant now shares fourth place with Gilchrist.
Among Indians, Pant moved past Virender Sehwag and Rohit Sharma, who have 91 each. India, leading by 294 runs at lunch, were 116/4 on Day 4 with Pant unbeaten at the crease, aiming to set a big target for Sri Lanka.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Pant's feat is framed as a milestone of audacious batting, but sources gloss over that his 100 sixes come in just 51 Tests, a rate that reflects both his aggressive style and the increasing frequency of Test cricket. The record-holders list is dominated by modern-era players, making direct historical comparisons tricky. The economic times focuses on match context, noting Sri Lanka's fightback, while others highlight Pant's shot selection against spin. Missing from all accounts is how this impacts India's batting strategy in an era where attacking wicketkeeper-batters are becoming the norm.
Sources (4): assamtribune.com, odishatv.in, english.mathrubhumi.com, economictimes.indiatimes.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 4 sources.
