Pant breaks another record in Colombo, surpasses Gilchrist in six-hitting feat
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Times Bay AreaPublished August 24, 2026Updated August 24, 2026English
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In a phenomenal display of skill, Rishabh Pant has outshone Adam Gilchrist's Test six record, achieving an impressive 102 sixes over just 52 matches, positioning him third globally. Additionally, he has set a new benchmark as India's highest run-scorer among wicketkeepers in away Tests, surpassing MS Dhoni's previous record. Furthermore, Pant leads India in the World Test Championship run-scorer tally.
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