Rishabh Pant hits 100th Test six as India plays Sri Lanka in Galle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 7:59 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Rishabh Pant reached a milestone by hitting his 100th Test six during a match in Galle on August 18, 2026. As India looked for quick runs on Day Four, Pant scored 66 runs off 69 balls, contributing to a total of 372 runs set as a target for Sri Lanka. Despite challenges in his limited-overs career, Pant's Test cricket performance remains exceptional. His latest achievement sparks speculation about his potential return to India's ODI squad for the 2027 World Cup. Teammate Devdutt Padikkal praised Pant’s game-changing ability and impact on matches.
- •Pant scored 66 runs in 69 balls during the Test match against Sri Lanka.
- •He became the first Indian to hit 100 Test sixes.
- •India sets Sri Lanka a target of 372 runs.
- •Pant's Test average stands at 43.37 with eight hundreds.
- •Devdutt Padikkal highlights Pant's ability to put pressure on opponents.
- 7:59 AMYahoo Sports — Rishabh Pant’s Test brilliance refuses to fade, but can he force his way back into India’s 2027 ODI World Cup plans?
"Rishabh Pant has encountered significant hurdles in his cricketing journey, notably following a challenging IPL season and subsequent exclusion from the ODI squad. Despite these setbacks, he continues to shine as a formidable Test cricketer, recently smashing his 100th Test six. His remarkable ability to shift the game's dynamics was on full display in a recent Test match, sparking discussions about his prospects for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
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