Every generation of cricket fans grows up watching one player who refuses to fit into the mold. He doesn’t follow conventions. He doesn’t apologize for audacity. He doesn’t care for aesthetics if it means compromising impact. For this generation, that player is Rishabh Pant.
Pant is more than a wicketkeeper-batter. He’s a disruptor. A force of nature. A story that has unfolded in bursts of brilliance and silence filled with questions. As of July 2025, Pant has scored 8 centuries in Tests, 1 in ODIs, and 2 in the IPL. He’s yet to bring up a T20I century, but if you’ve followed his career, you know it’s never been about just the stats—it’s always been about the story.
Let’s explore that story through the centuries that defined him.
Test Centuries: Where Pant Found His Identity
In the most traditional format of cricket, Rishabh Pant found himself. The whites suited him in a way that nobody expected. Where others played it safe, Pant dared. His 8 Test centuries are proof of his defiance against conditions, expectations, and bowling attacks.
Here’s a look at each one:
| No. | Score | Opposition | Venue | Date |
| 1 | 114 | England | The Oval, London | 11-Sep-2018 |
| 2 | 159* | Australia | SCG, Sydney | 03-Jan-2019 |
| 3 | 101 | England | Ahmedabad | 05-Mar-2021 |
| 4 | 100* | South Africa | Cape Town | 13-Jan-2022 |
| 5 | 109 | Bangladesh | Dhaka | 24-Dec-2024 |
| 6 | 134 | England | Headingley (1st innings) | 21-Jun-2025 |
| 7 | 118 | England | Headingley (2nd innings) | 23-Jun-2025 |
| 8 | 120 | Australia | Melbourne | 28-Dec-2023 |
He was just 20 when he scored that debut century at The Oval. England’s bowlers had him cornered, but Pant walked out and played like it was a school match—slapping, skipping, and dominating.
Then came Sydney 2019—159*, unbeaten, unbeaten spirit. That wasn’t just about runs. It was about belief. That an Indian keeper could not only survive in Australia, but thrive, and lead the charge.
Perhaps his most emotional milestone came post-accident. After being sidelined by a near-fatal car crash, Pant walked into Headingley in 2025 and produced something that only he could—two centuries in one match. One, a calculated 134. The other, an electric 118. It wasn’t just cricket. It was therapy. For him, and for everyone who believed in second chances.
One-Day International Century: A Star’s Coming of Age
Pant’s ODI career has been filled with flashes of genius and frustrating dismissals. But amidst all that, one evening in Manchester silenced the doubts.
| No. | Score | Opposition | Venue | Date |
| 1 | 125* | England | Old Trafford, Manchester | 17-Jul-2022 |
India was in trouble, chasing a tricky total in the final ODI of the series. Pant walked in with pressure mounting. But something was different that day. He wasn’t just the showman—he was the anchor. He guided the chase, stitched partnerships, and then accelerated with a calm fury.
That unbeaten 125 was not just his first ODI century—it was a sign that Pant had matured. That he could finish games, not just set them up. That he was evolving, not fading.
IPL Centuries: Where the Legend Took Shape
It’s hard to talk about Pant without mentioning the IPL—the league that introduced him to the world. From his early days with Delhi Daredevils to leading the Delhi Capitals, and now with Lucknow, the IPL has been his playground. His 2 IPL centuries are moments that lit up the tournament.
| No. | Score | Opposition | Venue | Date |
| 1 | 128* | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Delhi | 10-May-2018 |
| 2 | 106 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Lucknow | 14-May-2025 |
The first, in 2018, was pure carnage. An unbeaten 128 that tore through SRH’s bowling attack. It was loud. It was wild. It was everything Pant stands for.
The second came years later, in 2025. Post-injury. Post-doubt. With a new franchise, in a new city, Pant raised his bat once again. 106 runs later, RCB’s bowlers looked shell-shocked, and Pant looked like he never left.
It wasn’t just a century—it was a resurrection.
Rishabh Pant Century Summary (as of July 2025)
| Format | Centuries | Highest Score |
| Test | 8 | 159* vs Australia |
| ODI | 1 | 125* vs England |
| T20I | 0 | — |
| IPL | 2 | 128* vs SRH |
The Crash, The Comeback, The Character
In late 2022, everything changed.
Pant suffered a horrific car crash while driving alone in the early morning. The news stunned fans. Broken ligaments, fractured bones, multiple surgeries. For months, his cricketing future hung in uncertainty.
But that’s not how the story ends.
Pant fought back. Rehab wasn’t easy. Patience wasn’t easy. But he didn’t lose his smile. And when he finally walked back into the Indian dressing room in 2023, you could feel the shift. He wasn’t just a player anymore. He was an inspiration.
And when he scored those centuries in Melbourne and then Headingley, it felt like every hurdle he had crossed was being repaid in applause. Not just from the fans, but from fate.
What Makes Pant Special?
You can’t decode Pant with stats. You have to feel him.
- He plays with instinct, not calculation.
- He makes you nervous—and then makes you cheer.
- He’s the risk taker you never want to bench.
- And when he’s at the crease, nothing feels impossible.
Pant is flawed, sure. But he’s also fearless. And that fearlessness is what’s made him rise above setbacks and silence criticism.
The Road Ahead
With 11 centuries across formats and age on his side, Rishabh Pant’s story is far from finished.
He has the hunger. The flair. And now, the maturity.
- We might see him raise his bat at Lord’s.
- We might see that elusive T20I century.
- And perhaps, we’ll watch him lift a trophy or two—not just for India, but for everything he’s overcome.
Final Word: A Century of Spirit
Rishabh Pant is many things—a slogger, a keeper, a chaser, a showman. But most of all, he’s a fighter.
Each of his centuries is a chapter in that fight. Against stereotypes. Against bowlers. Against injuries. Against fate.
And every time he walks out to bat, we get the privilege of watching him write another one.
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