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Rishabh Pant Overtakes MS Dhoni: Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has created history in Test cricket. He has now claimed the top spot for the most Test runs scored by an Indian wicketkeeper on away or neutral venues.
Rishabh Pant Breaks MS Dhoni's Record in Overseas Tests
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Rishabh Pant has surpassed the long-standing record held by former Indian captain and legendary wicketkeeper MS Dhoni (2,496 runs). Pant achieved this milestone by crossing the 2,500-run mark as a wicketkeeper on foreign soil. Notably, Pant has scored these runs at an average of 41.68—significantly better than Dhoni's average of 32.84.
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Most Test Runs for India by Wicketkeepers in Away/Neutral Conditions
| Player | Runs | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Rishabh Pant | 2501* | 41.68 |
| MS Dhoni | 2496 | 32.84 |
| Farokh Engineer | 1209 | 32.67 |
| Syed Kirmani | 1109 | 21.74 |
| Kiran More | 901 | 29.06 |
*Note: Rishabh Pant's innings is currently in progress.
Rishabh Pant's Dominance on Foreign Soil
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Whether it was the historic Gabba Test in Australia or the challenging conditions in England and South Africa, Rishabh Pant has consistently played match-winning innings for India overseas. By scoring over 2,501 runs, he has proven that he is India's most effective and match-winning wicketkeeper-batsman in overseas conditions.
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