India wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant knocked his fourth Test century as his team was fighting against the Proteas in the third and final Test at Newlands in Cape Town on Thursday. 

The 24-year-old Pant hit his century from 133 balls and was unbeaten in 100 runs when India were bowled out for 198 in 67.3 overs. 

He became the first Asian wicket-keeper to score a Test century in South Africa. He’s the second wicket-keeper to knock Test centuries in Australia, England, India and South Africa. Australian Adam Gilchrist was first wicket-keeper to achieve that feat. 

Pant is also the third wicket-keeper to score a Test century in England, Australia and South Africa. Gilchrist and Jonny Bairstow from England also achieved this feat. 

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