1. Pant Once Again the Crisis Hero
India found themselves needing resilience, and Rishabh Pant delivered yet again with a gutsy 74-run knock off 112 balls in the second innings.
2. Matched England’s Total Single-Handedly
India scored exactly 387 runs in reply to England’s first innings score of 387 — a total made possible by key knocks from KL Rahul (100), Ravindra Jadeja (72), and Pant (74).
3. Broke Sir Viv Richards’ Record
Pant smashed two towering sixes, bringing his total Test sixes against England to 36 — the most by any player, surpassing the legendary Sir Vivian Richards (34).
4. Tops the Sixes Leaderboard Against One Team
Pant now holds the record for most Test sixes against a single opponent, a rare feat in red-ball cricket, with Richards, Tim Southee, and Yashasvi Jaiswal trailing behind.
5. Shattered MS Dhoni’s Wicketkeeper Record
With his latest knock, Pant reached 1197 Test runs against England — overtaking MS Dhoni (1157) to become the highest run-scoring Asian wicketkeeper against England.
6. Aggression Meets Consistency
This wasn’t a fluke knock — Pant has been in roaring form throughout the series, and this 74-run innings adds to a growing list of match-defining performances.
7. Missed a Century by a Whisker
A moment of hesitation cost Pant his third century of the series. A direct hit from Ben Stokes ended his stay at the crease — but not before he made history.
8. Partnership That Steadied the Ship
His partnership with centurion KL Rahul was crucial in India reaching a par score. The duo neutralized England’s bowling attack with calm aggression.
9. Lord’s Applauds a Future Legend
Pant’s fearless approach and maturity continue to draw praise from cricket experts and fans alike. Lord’s stood witness to a young man evolving into a modern-day great.
10. India Ends Day 3 Balanced on a Knife-Edge
With both teams level on runs and England yet to bat properly in the second innings (2/0 at stumps), Day 4 promises fireworks and perhaps more Pant magic.
Conclusion
With a savage 74 at the Lord’s, Rishabh Pant made a statement of intention and legacy more than any number on a scorecard. To record world records while bailing his side out of trouble indicates how far he has matured into one among India’s most dependable Test stars. Every Pant innings not only rewrites the stats but also redefines the very meaning of a modern-day wicketkeeper-batsman.
