Rishabh Pant Joins Elite List With 150 Test Catches For India

The ongoing first Test between India and England at Headingley, Leeds, witnessed a standout performance from Rishabh Pant on Day 3.

The ongoing first Test between India and England at Headingley, Leeds, witnessed a standout performance from Rishabh Pant on Day 3.

England began the day at 209/3 but suffered an early blow when Ollie Pope, fresh off a century, was dismissed by Prasidh Krishna — with Pant completing a sharp catch behind the stumps.

With this catch, Rishabh Pant became only the third Indian wicketkeeper to take 150 or more catches in Test cricket.

Pant joins the elite company of MS Dhoni (256) and Syed Kirmani (160). Pant now has 151 Test catches to his name and could soon surpass Kirmani in this series.

Most Test Catches by Indian Wicketkeepers: MS Dhoni – 256, Syed Kirmani – 160, Rishabh Pant – 151*, Kiran More – 110.

Rishabh Pant also played a crucial role with the bat in the first innings, scoring a fluent 134 off 178 deliveries, including 12 fours and 6 sixes.

As vice-captain for IND vs ENG Test series, Pant’s form is expected to be a key factor in India's success against England.