IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill creates history, overtakes Sunil Gavaskar to achieve this massive feat with second ton in Edgbaston Test
Shubman Gill scored a century in India's second innings of the Test against England in Birmingham to claim a massive Test feat
Shubman Gill scored a terrific century against England during India's second innings in the Edgbaston Test. The batter continued his sensational form and hit several boundaries to move into three digits, carrying India's total over the 300-run mark and taking their lead over the 500-run mark.
With this century, Gill became the Indian batter to score the most runs in a Test match in history, surpassing the legendary Sunil Gavaskar, who had hit a total of 344 runs against West Indies in a match back in 1971 which was held at the Port of Spain. The 25-year-old has already scored more than 350 runs in the match and is currently still batting.
Gill has now become the Indian batter with the most runs in a single Test match. Here is the full list -
1. Shubman Gill - 398 (and counting) vs England, 2025
2. Sunil Gavaskar - 344 vs West Indies, 1971
3. VVS Laxman - 340 vs Australia, 2001
4. Sourav Ganguly - 330 vs Pakistan, 2007
5. Virender Sehwag - 319 vs South Africa, 2008
The India captain played an extraordinary inning of 269 in the first innings of the second Test where he absolutely dominated against the England bowling attack and scored boundaries for fun. This was also Gill's third century of the ongoing series and it remains to be seen how many tons will he have under his belt by the time the series comes to an end. These knocks from the young skipper can even lead the Men in Blue to a famous first-ever triumph over England at Edgbaston.
Gill had also scored a brilliant century in the first Test against England at Headingley. His knock of 147 in the first innings was crucial in taking India to a formidable first-inning total of 471. This was the 25-year-old's fifth century against the Three Lions and his third on English soil.
This was Gill's eighth Test century of his career and he once again broke numerous records. The India skipper has been in absolutely incredible form in the series so far and will be looking to continue his batting prowess as the series progresses.
