
Indian sensation Rishabh Pant has made his mark in the record books by becoming the Asian wicketkeeper-batter with the most hundreds in Test cricket. Pant hammered twin tons 134 and 118 in the first Test at Headingley, Leeds, against England. In the process, his overall number of Test centuries as wicketkeeper-batter went up to 8, which is the maximum by any Asian player.
List of Wicketkeeper-Batters with the Most Hundreds in Asia other than Rishabh Pant
Kumar Sangakkara – The Ex-Record Holder
Sri Lankan great Kumar Sangakkara was the one who held the record earlier, recording 7 Test centuries as a wicketkeeper-batsman. Sangakkara made 3,117 runs in 81 innings from 48 Tests that he played with the gloves on, maintaining an average of 40.48, including 11 fifties and a best score of 230.
MS Dhoni – India’s Most Run-Scarred Wicketkeeper
MS Dhoni, one of India’s most iconic cricket captains, played 90 Test matches and scored 6 centuries, placing him third on this elite list. Dhoni’s total of 4,876 runs remains the highest by an Asian wicketkeeper-batter and is only behind Australia’s Adam Gilchrist (5,570) on the all-time list.
Kamran Akmal – Pakistan’s Finest Wicketkeeper-Batter
Playing for Pakistan in 53 Tests, Kamran Akmal scored 6 centuries and is the record holder for most Pakistani wicketkeeper-batter Test runs and hundreds. His best score is 158 not out.
Mushfiqur Rahim – Bangladesh’s Wicketkeeping Stalwart
Seasoned Bangladeshi cricketer Mushfiqur Rahim has been the stalwart of consistency. In 55 Tests, he has scored 3,515 runs with 6 centuries under his belt, including a career high of 219 not out, and is the highest-placed wicketkeeper-batter for Bangladesh in Test cricket.
Dinesh Chandimal – A Key Contributor for Sri Lanka
Dinesh Chandimal took part in 28 Tests as a specialist wicketkeeper-batter with 5 centuries. He has 1,757 runs at an average of 39.00 and a best of 162 not out. He is one of Sri Lanka’s best behind the stumps.
Rishabh Pant Redefines the Wicketkeeper-Batter Role in Asian Test Cricket
With his recent success, Rishabh Pant has solidified his position as Asia’s most successful wicketkeeper-batter in Test cricket in terms of centuries. His attacking game, consistency, and match-winning skills keep redefining the role of the contemporary wicketkeeper-batter in international cricket.