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Rishabh Pant Becomes India's Leading WTC Run‑Scorer, Overtaking Shubman Gill
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 09:40 AM
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Wicket‑keeper‑batsman Rishabh Pant has moved past Shubman Gill to become the highest run‑getter for India in the World Test Championship.
Rishabh Pant, India's dynamic wicket‑keeper‑batsman, has surpassed Shubman Gill to claim the top spot on the country's World Test Championship (WTC) run‑scoring list. The milestone was reported by The Times of India, highlighting Pant's consistent contributions across recent Test series.
The achievement places Pant ahead of his teammate Gill, whose own performances have been pivotal for India. By moving into the lead, Pant reinforces his growing stature in the longer format, complementing his reputation as an aggressive finisher in limited‑overs cricket.
India's WTC campaign, which began in 2019, has seen the team maintain a strong position in the league standings. Pant's ascent in the run‑scoring chart underscores the depth of batting talent available to the side as it prepares for the final stages of the championship.
The achievement places Pant ahead of his teammate Gill, whose own performances have been pivotal for India. By moving into the lead, Pant reinforces his growing stature in the longer format, complementing his reputation as an aggressive finisher in limited‑overs cricket.
India's WTC campaign, which began in 2019, has seen the team maintain a strong position in the league standings. Pant's ascent in the run‑scoring chart underscores the depth of batting talent available to the side as it prepares for the final stages of the championship.