Viral Video Shows Rishabh Pant's 95-Metre Six Damages Solar Panel During IND vs SL 2nd Test 2026
Rishabh Pant smashed a 95-meter six off Lahiru Kumara during Day 2 of the IND vs SL 2nd Test in Colombo on August 24, 2026, damaging a solar panel at SSC Stadium. Pant's resilient 63-run innings saw him surpass MS Dhoni for most runs by an Indian wicketkeeper in away Tests, and Adam Gilchrist for the third-most sixes in Test history.
Rishabh Pant, known for his audacious stroke play, once again left an indelible mark on Test cricket today, August 24, 2026, by smashing a monumental 95-meter six that directly impacted and damaged a solar panel on the roof of the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Stadium in Colombo. The extraordinary hit occurred during Day 2 of the second Test between India and Sri Lanka, part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle. Dhruv Jurel Shows Off ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisaan’ Tattoo After Scoring Century in IND vs SL 2nd Test 2026.
VIDEO - Rishabh Pant's Six Damages Solar Panel
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The incident unfolded in the 90th over of India's first innings when Sri Lankan pacer Lahiru Kumara bowled a short delivery down the leg side. Pant, displaying his characteristic power and timing, swiveled across and pulled the ball with immense force over deep fine leg. The ball soared into the stands, landed on the stadium roof, and then went out of bounds, with replays clearly showing a significant dent and damage to one of the installed solar panels.
Rishabh Pant's Resilient Return and Record-Breaking Feats
Pant's impactful innings came after a resilient return to the crease. He had retired hurt on Day 1 after being struck on his left arm by a short delivery from the very same bowler, Lahiru Kumara. Shaking off the injury, the left-hander resumed his innings after Saransh Jain's dismissal, joining Dhruv Jurel at the crease to help India build a competitive first-innings total. At the time of the big hit, Pant was batting on a fluent 63 runs off 89 balls, an innings that included six fours and two sixes, before he was eventually dismissed shortly after lunch.
Beyond the spectacular six, Pant's knock was historically significant. He surpassed former captain MS Dhoni to become India's highest run-scorer as a designated wicketkeeper in away or neutral Tests, accumulating over 2,500 runs at an impressive average. Furthermore, Pant also moved past Australian legend Adam Gilchrist to become the third-highest six-hitter in Test cricket history. With 102 sixes in just 52 Tests, he now stands behind only Ben Stokes (138 sixes) and Brendon McCullum (107 sixes). Rishabh Pant Injury: Star Batter Retires Hurt After Facing 15 Balls in IND vs SL 2nd Test 2026.
Pant's astonishing six not only added valuable runs to India's scoreboard but also provided a moment of high drama, encapsulating his fearless and entertaining approach to the game. The damaged solar panel stands as a testament to the raw power the Indian star possesses.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 24, 2026 06:45 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
