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Rishabh Pant’s massive six lands on the roof and goes out of the stadium on Day 2 of SL vs IND 2026 2nd Test
On Monday, Rishabh Pant became India's highest run-scorer in ICC World Test Championship history, accumulating 2,948 runs from 42 Tests and surpassing captain Shubman Gill's 2,917 runs.
Following an injury scare on Day 1 when Lahiru Kumara's bouncer struck his wrist, Pant returned to the crease on Day 2 of the Colombo Test determined to continue batting.
The left-hander smashed a 95-metre six that damaged a solar panel on the stadium roof, while adding a crucial 112-run partnership with Dhruv Jurel during his entertaining knock.
However, Pant was dismissed for 63 off 89 balls, holed out against Keshara Nuwantha on the first delivery after lunch, leaving India frustrated with an incomplete innings.
Pant also surpassed legendary MS Dhoni to become India's highest run-scorer as a designated wicketkeeper in away or neutral Tests, joining elite company including Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, and Virat Kohli.