IND vs ENG 3rd Test: Rishabh Pant could make history at Lord's – Here's what to watch for
India's wicketkeeper-batter
Rishabh Pant
is on the verge of scripting history in the longest format. With 86 sixes from just 45 Test matches, Pant now needs just five more to surpass
Virender Sehwag
's long-standing record of 91 sixes — the most by an Indian in Test cricket.
What makes Pant's feat even more astonishing is the pace at which he's climbed the list. Sehwag took 104 Tests to hit 91 sixes, while
Rohit Sharma
, currently second with 88 sixes, has played 67 matches. Pant, in comparison, has got there in nearly half the games. With his natural attacking flair and fearless approach, the southpaw could well become India's most prolific six-hitter in Test history during the upcoming third Test against England at Lord's.
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The third match of the five-Test series for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy begins this Thursday at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground. The series is tied 1-1, with England winning the opener at Headingley and India bouncing back with a dominant 336-run win at Edgbaston — their first-ever Test victory at the venue.
Exclusive first look of green Lord's pitch: Intense chat of Gautam Gambhir with coaching staff
Conditions at Lord's traditionally favour seamers, and the return of
Jasprit Bumrah
strengthens India's attack. England have confirmed the selection of
Jofra Archer
, adding further firepower to a match already packed with anticipation.
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Rishabh Pant has looked in sublime touch throughout the series so far. With twin centuries in the first Test at Headingley and a counter-attacking fifty in the second Test at Edgbaston, the Indian vice-captain has shown he is at the peak of his powers.
As India prepares for the all-important third Test at Lord's, all eyes will be on Pant, not just for his match-defining potential, but also to see if he can etch his name in the history books by reaching this major milestone. Given his current form, it's no longer a question of
if
, but
when
.
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