Rishabh Pant becomes the third player to hit 50 sixes in the World Test Championship during the ongoing Test against New Zealand at Wankhede Stadium.
Rishabh Pant’s Milestone Achievement
On November 3, 2024, Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant achieved a significant milestone by becoming the third cricketer in history to hit 50 sixes in the World Test Championship (WTC).
Pant achieved this feat during the third Test match against New Zealand, batting at No. 5.
He struck his first six on the third ball he faced, ultimately contributing 60 runs off 59 balls, including three sixes. This remarkable performance places him alongside Rohit Sharma and England’s Ben Stokes in this exclusive club.
India has never lost a three-match Test series at home by a 0-3 margin. Although their home dominance was broken by the Kiwis last week, the Men in Blue now face the challenge of avoiding a series whitewash to protect their reputation.
WTC Sixes Record
The record for the most sixes in the WTC is held by Ben Stokes, who has smashed 81 sixes in 50 matches.
Rohit Sharma follows him with 56 sixes in 37 matches. Pant’s achievement underscores his aggressive batting style and ability to change the course of a match with his explosive hitting.
Most sixes in WTC
- Ben Stokes (England) – 81
- Rohit Sharma (India) – 56
- Rishabh Pant (India) – 50*
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (India) – 35
- Jonny Bairstow (England) – 32
India’s Struggle in the Test Match
Despite Pant’s achievement, India faced a challenging situation in the match, needing 148 runs to win against New Zealand.
The Indian batting lineup struggled early on, losing five wickets for just 29 runs. Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli fell cheaply, putting immense pressure on the middle order.
As India aims to avoid a series whitewash, Pant’s performance will be crucial in stabilising the innings.
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