Shubman Gill Creates Test History With 430 Runs in 2nd Test, Breaks Sunil Gavaskar’s Record
Shubman Gill creates Test history by scoring 430 runs in the 2nd Test against England at Edgbaston, breaking Sunil Gavaskar’s 54-year-old record of 344 runs in a single Test. On July 5, 2025, Gill’s 269 in the first innings and 161 in the second made him the first Indian to score a double-century and 150+ in one match.
His epic performance helped India set a massive 608-run target, leaving England at 72/3. Gill’s leadership and batting have put India in a strong position to level the series.
Breaking Gavaskar’s Record
Shubman Gill creates Test history by smashing 430 runs at Edgbaston, surpassing Sunil Gavaskar’s 344 runs from 1971 against West Indies. Gill’s first-innings 269 off 387 balls, with 30 fours, and second-innings 161 off 162 balls set a new Indian record.
He’s the first Indian to score a double-century and 150+ in one Test, joining legends like Allan Border. His 430 runs is the second-highest in a Test, behind Graham Gooch’s 456.
Gill’s Double-Century Glory
Shubman Gill creates Test history with his first-innings 269, the highest score by an Indian captain. It beat Virat Kohli’s 254* and Gavaskar’s 221, making it India’s top score in England. With a 93.28% control rate, Gill played safe shots, hitting only three sixes.
His knock, alongside Ravindra Jadeja’s 64, powered India to 587. Gill became the first Asian captain to score a double-century in a SENA country.
Second Innings Masterclass
Shubman Gill creates Test history again with 161 in India’s second innings, declared at 427/6. He joined Gavaskar and Virat Kohli as the third Indian captain with centuries in both innings of a Test. His 13 fours and eight sixes showed attacking flair.
With Rishabh Pant’s quick 65 and Jadeja’s 69*, India set England a tough 608-run target, the second-highest in their Test history.
India’s Strong Position
Shubman Gill creates Test history while leading India to a commanding spot. England, chasing 608, slumped to 72/3 by Day 4’s end, with Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep striking early. Gill’s sharp captaincy, including a catch to dismiss Ben Duckett, kept India on top.
With 536 runs needed, England face a near-impossible chase, giving India a great chance to tie the series at 1-1.
Gill’s Captaincy Milestone
Shubman Gill creates Test history as the fourth Indian captain to score centuries in his first two Tests, after Kohli, Gavaskar, and Vijay Hazare.
His 585 runs in the series’ first two matches trail only Graeme Smith’s 621. At 25, Gill’s leadership and batting brilliance mark him as India’s new star. His record-breaking feat at Edgbaston has cemented his place among cricket’s greats.
