Pant Eyes Kohli's Record: India's Wicketkeeper on Verge of Test Century Milestone vs. England

Pant Poised to Surpass Kohli in Exclusive Test Century List

Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant is on the cusp of achieving a significant milestone as India prepares for the second Test against England at Edgbaston. Fresh off his explosive centuries in both innings of the series opener at Headingley, Pant is now within striking distance of overtaking Virat Kohli in a prestigious record.

Pant's aggressive batting style proved to be a major challenge for the English bowlers in the first Test, where he scored 134 and 118. Despite his outstanding performance, India was unable to defend a target of 371, as England secured victory by five wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.

Heading into the second Test, Pant has already scored five Test centuries against England, matching Kohli's tally. Another century in Birmingham would propel him past Kohli and equal Mohammed Azharuddin, who has six Test centuries against England. Only Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid have more, with seven centuries each.

Pant's record in England demonstrates his ability to thrive in English conditions. In just 10 Tests and 19 innings, he has accumulated 808 runs at an average of 42.52, including four centuries and two half-centuries.

Furthermore, if Pant scores another century at Edgbaston, he will become only the seventh visiting batsman to score centuries in three consecutive Tests in England. This elite group includes legends such as Don Bradman, Brian Lara, and Rahul Dravid. Dravid remains the only Indian to have accomplished this feat, back in 2002.

As India seeks to level the series, Pant's form could be a crucial factor at Edgbaston. All eyes will be on the dynamic left-hander as he aims to break more records and keep India's hopes alive.