Indian Captain Shubman Gill nears legendary feats as three tests remain in the England series.
Indian Test captain Shubman Gill is writing history with his bat, and if his current form continues, he may soon surpass records that have stood untouched for nearly a century—those of none other than the legendary Sir Don Bradman. After his phenomenal performance in the first two Tests of the five-match series against England, Gill has not only broken several Indian records but also set his sights on global milestones.
A Record-Breaking Start to the Series
Shubman Gill has already scored 585 runs in the first two Tests, including a historic 430 runs in the Edgbaston Test alone. His innings of 269 in the first and 161 in the second not only powered India to a massive 336-run win—their first-ever victory at Edgbaston—but also earned him the Player of the Match award.
In the process, Gill shattered:
- Virat Kohli’s record for the most runs by an Indian captain in a single Test innings
- Sunil Gavaskar’s record for the most runs by an Indian in a Test match
- Became the first Asian captain to score a double century in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia).
- First captain to score both a double century and a 150+ score in the same match.
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Gill vs Bradman: Chasing Immortality
With three more Tests to go in the series, Gill has a golden opportunity to topple some of Bradman’s most iconic achievements:
1. Most Runs in a Test Series as Captain
- Current record: 810 runs (Don Bradman, Ashes 1936–37)
- Gill’s current tally: 585 runs
- Needs: 226 more runs in three Tests (likely 6 innings)
2. Most Runs in a Test Series (Overall)
- Current record: 974 runs (Don Bradman, Ashes 1930 in England)
- Gill’s tally: 585
- Needs 390 more runs to set an all-time world record.
Former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar said, “I hope he does that. I don’t know whether he will do it, but I am sure that he has an opportunity. He is in great form, and he should do it.”
The Form, The Focus, The Future
Gill’s batting display has been a blend of elegance, confidence, and dominance. His strokeplay against both pace and spin has neutralized England’s bowling attack. With players like Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, and Ravindra Jadeja supporting the middle order, Gill has been free to play his natural game, leading from the front.
Importantly, his performances have come under testing English conditions, a hallmark of greatness in Test cricket. With the third Test scheduled at Lord’s starting July 10, all eyes will be on whether Gill can carry the momentum forward and inch closer to those towering Bradman milestones.
If achieved, it would not only cement Shubman Gill’s legacy in Indian cricket but also elevate him into the pantheon of all-time Test greats.
