Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant on Wednesday reached a career-best seventh position in the latest ICC Test rankings for batters, following his sensational performance in the series opener against England at Headingley.

Pant etched his name into the history books by becoming only the second wicketkeeper to score two centuries in the same Test match, joining Zimbabwe great Andy Flower in the elite club. The 27-year-old’s commanding knocks of 134 and 118 showcased his brilliance under pressure, even though India eventually fell short in the thriller, losing by five wickets.

Pant’s stellar showing saw him climb one place in the rankings, continuing his rise as one of the most impactful batters in the longest format.