Rishabh Pant Reaches 100 Dismissals in the World Test Championship

Star Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant etched his name in the history books by completing his 100th dismissal in the World Test Championship (WTC) during the first Test against Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth. Pant achieved this milestone by catching Mitchell Starc off Harshit Rana’s bowling, bringing an end to Australia’s first innings at 104 on November 23.

Pant became the third wicketkeeper in WTC history to achieve this feat, joining Alex Carey of Australia and Joshua Da Silva of the West Indies on the elite list.

Most Dismissals in WTC (All-Time)

Alex Carey (Australia) – 137 dismissals (125 catches, 12 stumpings)
Joshua Da Silva (West Indies) – 108 dismissals (103 catches, 5 stumpings)
Rishabh Pant (India) – 100 dismissals (87 catches, 13 stumpings)
Tom Blundell (New Zealand) – 90 dismissals (78 catches, 12 stumpings)
Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan) – 87 dismissals (80 catches, 7 stumpings)

Pant’s WTC Records and Test Comeback

In 30 WTC matches, Pant has recorded 87 catches and 13 stumpings, the highest stumpings tally in WTC history.
Pant also crossed the 2000-run milestone in the WTC during the match, becoming only the third Indian batter to achieve this, after Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
- Current WTC runs: 2034 runs in 30 matches.
- His innings of 37 runs from 78 balls, featuring three fours and one six, played a vital role in India’s total of 150 runs in the first innings.

Day 1 Highlights

Pant partnered with Nitish Kumar Reddy, the 21-year-old debutant from Andhra, for a crucial 48-run stand for the seventh wicket.
Reddy top-scored with 41 runs from 59 balls in his maiden Test innings before being dismissed as the last Indian wicket on Day 1.

Pant’s Remarkable Journey

Making his Test debut in 2018, Pant has established himself as a key player for India in the longest format. After an 18-month hiatus, Pant made a stunning comeback to the Test side in September 2024. Known for his aggressive batting and sharp wicketkeeping skills, Pant continues to be a pivotal force in India’s Test squad.

The ongoing series against Australia provides Pant with an opportunity to surpass 100 catches in the WTC and further cement his legacy as one of India’s finest wicketkeepers.