Rishabh Pant Biography, Net Worth, Career Stats, Records & Achievements

Rishabh Pant is one of India’s most explosive wicketkeeper-batsmen, known for his fearless batting and match-winning performances. With his aggressive style and ability to change games in a single session, Pant has become a cornerstone of India’s limited-overs and Test squads.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Rishabh Rajendra Pant
  • Popular Name: Rishabh Pant
  • Date of Birth: 4 October 1997
  • Age: 28 years (as of 2025)
  • Birthplace: Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Profession: International Cricketer
  • Batting Style: Left-hand batsman
  • Bowling Style: Right-arm leg break (occasional)
  • Role: Wicketkeeper-Batsman

Family Background

  • Father: Rajendra Pant
  • Mother: Saroj Pant
  • Brother: Not publicly known
  • Sister: Not publicly known
  • Marital Status: Single

Early Life & Education

Rishabh Pant grew up in Roorkee, Uttarakhand, where he developed his cricketing skills from a young age. He moved to Delhi to receive advanced cricket training and represented Delhi in age-group cricket before rising to the senior domestic team.

Cricket Career History

Domestic Cricket

  • Represented Delhi in Ranji Trophy and domestic tournaments
  • Known for aggressive batting and quick scoring ability

IPL Career

  • Team: Delhi Capitals
  • Key player and occasional captain
  • Match-winner in multiple IPL seasons

International Debut

  • Test Debut: 18 August 2018 vs England
  • ODI Debut: 21 October 2018 vs West Indies
  • T20I Debut: 1 February 2017 vs England

International Career Highlights

Test Career

  • Known for aggressive batting at number 5 or 6
  • Match-winner in home and overseas Tests
  • Memorable double centuries in Australia and England

ODI Career

  • Explosive middle-order batsman
  • Key player in India’s chase strategies

T20I Career

  • One of India’s most dangerous T20I batsmen
  • High strike rate and finishing ability

Career Statistics (Approx. – International)

  • Test Matches: 35+
  • ODI Matches: 65+
  • T20I Matches: 55+
  • International Runs: 5,000+
  • Centuries: 10+
  • Wickets: Occasional bowler, very few

(Statistics are approximate and updated till 2025)

Records & Achievements

  • Fastest century by an Indian wicketkeeper in Tests
  • ICC Men’s Emerging Player of the Year 2018
  • Match-winning performances in overseas Tests
  • One of the few wicketkeeper-batsmen to score double centuries in Tests

Captaincy & Leadership

  • Vice-captain in limited-overs formats
  • Occasional captain for Delhi Capitals in IPL

Net Worth & Income

  • Estimated Net Worth: USD 12–15 Million (Approx.)
  • Annual Income: USD 3–4 Million (Approx.)
  • Income Sources:
    • BCCI Central Contract
    • IPL Salary (Delhi Capitals)
    • Match Fees
    • Brand Endorsements

Brand Endorsements

  • Puma
  • Boat
  • Reebok
  • Dream11

Lifestyle & Personality

  • Known for fearless and aggressive personality
  • Fitness and strength-focused lifestyle
  • Popular among young cricket fans

Rishabh Pant’s fearless approach and ability to turn games single-handedly have established him as one of India’s most exciting cricketers. With consistent performances and growing leadership skills, Pant is poised to be a key figure in Indian cricket for years to come.