Rishabh Pant completes 5,500 runs in First-Class cricket: Key stats
What's the story
Star Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has added a new feather in his illustrious cap in the longest format of the game. The southpaw has gone past 5,500 runs in First-Class cricket. He reached the milestone during the third innings of the second unofficial Test against South Africa A in Bengaluru. Pant entered the game, requiring 28 runs to attain the landmark.
Knocks
Pant retired hurt for 17
Leading India A in the ongoing game, Pant made a fiery 20-ball 24 in the first innings as India made 255/10 batting first. The Proteas team finished at 221/10 in response. Meanwhile, Pant got to the landmark with his fourth run in the third innings. However, he was retired hurt while batting at 17 off 22 balls.
Stats
An average of 46-plus in FC cricket
Playing his 75th First-Class game as per ESPNcricinfo, Pant has raced past 5,500 runs at a sensational average of 46-plus. It must be noted that Pant's strike rate is over 80 as he has tallied as many as 179 sixes in the format. His tally includes 41 scores of 50 of more, including 13 tons. Pant's best FC score is a stunning 308.
Test career
Nearly 3,500 runs in Tests
3,427 of his runs have come in Test cricket for India at 44.50. His tally of eight Test tons is the most for an Indian keeper-batter, as he also boasts 18 fifties. Pant is tied with Virender Sehwag in terms of the most Test sixes for India (90). He is among just the two designated wicket-keepers with twin centuries in a Test match.