Rishabh Pant is an Indian international cricketer who plays as a wicket-keeper batter for the national team and currently serves as the vice-captain in Test cricket. Standing 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm) tall, the 27-year-old also represents Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025, becoming the most expensive player in IPL history after being bought for ₹27.00 crore.
Pant is currently part of the South Africa tour of India 2025, where he plays a crucial role as India’s attacking middle-order wicket-keeper batter, providing momentum and stability in pressure situations. One of his most iconic cricket moments remains his unforgettable 89 at the Gabba*, a match-winning knock that sealed a historic Test series victory for India and established him as one of the most fearless batters in world cricket.
Pant’s wealth comes from multiple sources including his BCCI Grade A+ contract (₹5 crore annually), IPL contracts, and brand endorsements worth ₹10-15 crore per year. His aggressive playing style and charismatic personality have made him one of India’s most marketable cricketers.
Teams Played For
Team
Years Active
India (International)
2017
Delhi Capitals (IPL)
2016 – 2024
Lucknow Super Giants (IPL)
2025
Delhi (Domestic)
2015
India U-19
2016
Education
Qualification
Institution
School
The Indian Public School, Dehradun
University
Sri Venkateswara College, Delhi University
Degree
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
Complete Career Stats
Format
Matches
Runs
Highest Score
Average
Strike Rate
100s
50s
Test
49
3,476
159
42.91
63.42
6
18
ODI
31
871
125
33.50
106.21
1
4
T20I
76
1,209
65
23.25
127.26
0
4
IPL
125
3,553
128
34.16
148.93
2
19
Rishabh Pant Recent Form – Last 5 Matches
Format
Opponent
Date
Runs / Wickets
Venue
Test
South Africa
November 2025
44(62) & 18(27)
Newlands, Cape Town
Test
South Africa
November 2025
31(48) & 9(15)
Centurion
Test
Australia
October 2025
67(81) & DNB
Adelaide Oval
Test
Australia
October 2025
28(39) & 52(64)
MCG, Melbourne
Test
England
August 2025
89*(138) & 21(33)
Lord’s, London
Career Highlights
Year
Achievement
2016
Vice-captain of India U-19 World Cup team (Runners-up)
2017
Made T20I debut, became youngest Indian to debut in T20Is at 19 years 120 days
2018
First Indian wicket-keeper to score Test century in England (114)
2018
Made Test and ODI debuts
2018
Scored 684 runs in IPL 2018 at strike rate of 173.60
2019
First Indian wicket-keeper to score Test century in Australia (159*)
2019
Fastest Indian wicket-keeper to affect 50 dismissals in Tests
2021
Match-winning 89* at Gabba, Brisbane to secure historic series win
2021
Fastest Indian wicket-keeper to reach 1,000 Test runs
2021
Appointed captain of Delhi Capitals
2022
Scored maiden ODI century (125*) in England
2022
Became India’s T20I captain at 24 years 248 days
2024
Made comeback after car accident, played in T20 World Cup
2024
Member of India’s T20 World Cup winning team
2025
Became most expensive IPL player (₹27 crore)
2025
First Indian to score centuries in both innings of a Test in England
2025
Second wicket-keeper to score twin centuries in single Test (after Andy Flower)
2025
Fastest Indian wicket-keeper to complete 3,000 Test runs
2025
Member of India’s Champions Trophy winning team
Major Trophies & Awards
Year
Trophy / Award
Team / Competition
Details
2016
ICC Under-19 World Cup Runner-Up
India U19
Key top-order wicket-keeper batter in the tournament.
2017
Ranji Trophy – Triple Century Milestone
Delhi (Domestic)
Scored 308*, becoming the third-youngest Indian to hit a triple century.
2018
IPL Emerging Player Award (Nominated Finalist)
Delhi
Recognized for a breakthrough IPL season with explosive batting.
2018
ICC Men’s Emerging Cricketer Nomination
International
Earned global recognition for early Test success.
2019
ICC Rising Star of the Squad (Cricket World Cup)
India
Noted as one of India’s most promising young batters.
2020
ICC Men’s Emerging Cricketer (Shortlist)
International
Continued strong performances across formats.
2021
ICC Test Team of the Year
International
Named for his match-winning knocks and consistent Test impact.
2021
Gabba Hero Recognition
India Tour of Australia
Awarded by BCCI & media for his legendary 89* at the Gabba.
2022
ICC Men’s Player of the Month (February)
International
Awarded for series-winning performances vs Sri Lanka.
2022
Wisden Cricketer of the Year
Wisden
Honored for exceptional Test consistency and match-winning innings.
2023
IPL Comeback Award (Special Recognition)
Delhi
Acknowledged for returning strongly after injury layoff.
2024
BCCI Grade A Contract
India
Rewarded for consistent all-format performance.
2025
Most Expensive Player in IPL History
Lucknow Super Giants
Purchased for ₹27.00 crore in the IPL 2025 auction.
2025
SA Tour of India – Series Impact Award
India
Recognized for his match-defining batting as India’s wicket-keeper.
Additional Achievements
Achievement
Context
Most dismissals in Test series
World record holder
Joint record for most catches in a Test match
Elite wicket-keeping achievement
Triple century in Ranji Trophy
308 vs Maharashtra (2016-17)
Second-fastest T20 century
100 off 32 balls in Zonal T20 League
Highest IPL score by Indian at the time
128* vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (2018)
Delhi Capitals all-time leading run-scorer
Over 3,000 IPL runs for DC
Started Test career with a six
Unique distinction in Indian cricket
Interesting Facts About Rishabh Pant
He trained at Delhi’s Sonnet Cricket Academy from age 12, staying at a Gurdwara with his mother due to limited accommodation options.
His ability to acelerate in pressure situations is widely praised by coaches and former cricketers worldwide.
He scored a century for India U-19 on the same day Delhi Capitals bought him in the IPL 2016 auction.
Known for staying calm under extreme pressure, he has finished several close matches for India with match-winning knocks.
He holds the unique distinction of being the first Indian batsman to start his Test career with a six.
His wicket-keeping chatter behind the stumps in Hindi has become famous and entertaining to fans watching broadcasts.
Despite his car accident in December 2022, he made a remarkable comeback within 18 months to play international cricket.
He considers MS Dhoni and Adam Gilchrist as his cricketing idols and modeled his game after them.
Born in Haridwar and measuring 5 feet 7 inches, the 27-year-old Pant has represented India across all formats and multiple IPL franchises. His journey from training at Delhi's Sonnet Cricket Academy to becoming the most expensive IPL player reflects his exceptional talent and unwavering determination.
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