10 Reasons for India's record-breaking win at Adelaide

8. Rishabh Pant’s record-breaking performance behind the wicket

Rishabh Pant equalled the world record for most number of dismissals by a keeper

Rishabh Pant had a fantastic Test match as a wicket-keeper. By taking 11 catches, he equalled the Test record of most number of dismissals by a wicket-keeper set by Jack Russell and AB. de Villiers.

Pant should have created a new record when Bumrah induced an edge from the tentative bat of Nathan Lyon only to be dropped by Pant. Apart from this difficult chance, Pant held on to all the catches that came his way.

Pant showed a lot of improvement compared to his struggle with the glove in England. He was safe behind with the wickets as he conceded only 7 byes in the entire match. Along with his wicket-keeping skills, Pant managed to get into the skin of Australian batsmen with his continuous chatter behind the stumps which annoyed the Australian batsmen no end. Pant did his job to perfection to the liking of his skipper who believes in meeting fire with fire.

In batting too, Pant contributed with crucial innings of 25 and 28. His innings of 28 in the second innings was more crucial as it took India’s overall lead past the 300 mark. Through experience, Pant should learn to value his wicket. Pant has had his say in few of India’s successful reviews in the match.

Pant’s record-breaking performance with the glove was one of the main reasons for India’s Adelaide triumph.