Pant Breaks Sixes Record, Bat Flies Off Too!
On Day 4 of the second Test between India and England at Edgbaston, Rishabh Pant broke a world record and gave fans a moment of pure comedy—all within a few overs. The Indian wicketkeeper-batter surpassed England’s Ben Stokes to become the batter with the most sixes in an away country. His tally hit 23 sixes in England, going past Stokes’ 21 in South Africa.
Pant’s fearless style was on full display right from the moment he walked in after KL Rahul’s dismissal. Despite facing an in-form Josh Tongue, Pant charged down the track, attempted wild swings, and delivered one of the most entertaining cameos of the day.
Sixes, Slog-Sweeps, and a Bat That Took Off
Pant didn’t waste time settling in. He pulled a short ball for four and followed it with a mighty six down the ground—his record-breaking 22nd six in England. Shortly after, he launched another slog-sweep into the stands.
But the moment of the day came in the 34th over, when he tried to replicate a famous one-handed six from the past, only to lose grip of his bat, sending it flying toward square leg. The crowd burst into laughter, and so did the Indian dugout—Jasprit Bumrah was seen roaring with laughter, while Siraj couldn’t believe his eyes.
Yet, the sixes kept coming. Pant stayed unbeaten on 41 off 33 balls at the lunch interval, with Gill on 24* as India’s lead climbed to well over 350 runs.
Records, Entertainment & Impact
- 23 Sixes in England: Most by a batter in a single away country in Test cricket
- Surpasses Ben Stokes (21) in South Africa and Adam Gilchrist (20) in England
- Adds a vital 50+ partnership with Shubman Gill in just 53 balls
- Proves once again why he’s one of the most explosive and watchable players in world cricket
Pant’s mix of aggression, improvisation, and unpredictability keeps opposition bowlers on edge and cricket lovers glued to their screens. With two more days remaining, expect more fireworks.
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