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Rishabh Pant tops India's World Test Championship run chart, hits 100 Test sixes in Galle
✍️ Times of India
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 09:45 AM
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Wicket‑keeper‑batsman Rishabh Pant overtook Shubman Gill to become India's leading run‑scorer in the World Test Championship after a strong innings in Galle, also marking his 100th six in Test cricket.
Rishabh Pant has moved ahead of Shubman Gill to become the highest run‑getter for India in the World Test Championship (WTC). The wicket‑keeper‑batsman's surge came after a decisive knock in Galle, which added the crucial runs needed to overtake Gill on the leaderboard.
Pant's innings in the Sri Lankan venue was praised for its composure and aggression, reinforcing his role as a key middle‑order contributor. While exact figures were not disclosed, the performance was sufficient to shift the WTC standings in his favour.
The milestone also saw Pant register his 100th six in Test cricket, a first for any Indian player. The achievement underscores his growing reputation as a power‑hitter capable of changing the course of a match.
Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja remain the next highest Indian scorers in the championship, while England's Joe Root continues to lead the overall WTC run tally. Pant's ascent adds momentum to India's campaign as the series of matches progresses.
Pant's innings in the Sri Lankan venue was praised for its composure and aggression, reinforcing his role as a key middle‑order contributor. While exact figures were not disclosed, the performance was sufficient to shift the WTC standings in his favour.
The milestone also saw Pant register his 100th six in Test cricket, a first for any Indian player. The achievement underscores his growing reputation as a power‑hitter capable of changing the course of a match.
Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja remain the next highest Indian scorers in the championship, while England's Joe Root continues to lead the overall WTC run tally. Pant's ascent adds momentum to India's campaign as the series of matches progresses.