Rishabh Pant and MS Dhoni are two of the most notable wicketkeeper-batters in Indian cricket, both known for their remarkable contributions to the team, especially in Test cricket. Pant’s recent century in the India vs Bangladesh Test match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium marked a significant milestone, as he equaled MS Dhoni’s record for the most Test centuries by an Indian wicketkeeper. This achievement highlights Pant’s potential to carry forward and possibly surpass Dhoni’s legacy in the longest format of the game.
Here’s a comparison of their performances across formats:
Rishabh Pant vs MS Dhoni in Test Cricket
- Rishabh Pant: 34 matches, 2419 runs, 44.79 average, 6 centuries, 11 fifties, highest score of 159*
- MS Dhoni: 90 matches, 4876 runs, 38.09 average, 6 centuries, 33 fifties, highest score of 224
Rishabh Pant vs MS Dhoni in ODIs
- Rishabh Pant: 31 matches, 871 runs, 33.50 average, 1 century, 5 fifties, highest score of 125*
- MS Dhoni: 350 matches, 10773 runs, 50.57 average, 10 centuries, 73 fifties, highest score of 183*
Pant continues to impress with his aggressive style, drawing comparisons to Dhoni, while also carving out his own path in Indian cricket.
