Shubman Gill Set to Break 4 World Records Against England - 3 Held by Sir Don Bradman

Shubman Gill set to break 4 world records in the ongoing India vs England Test series, with three held by the legendary Sir Don Bradman. The Indian captain, with 585 runs in four innings, including a double-century and twin tons at Edgbaston, is dominating the series, tied at 1-1 as of July 10, 2025. 

Starting at Lord’s today, Gill has a chance to surpass Bradman’s records for most runs as captain, most series runs, and fastest 1,000 runs as captain, plus an Indian record. His form makes history seem within reach.

Chasing Bradman’s Captaincy Record

Shubman Gill set to break 4 world records, starting with Bradman’s 810 runs as captain in the 1936-37 Ashes. Gill, with 585 runs in two Tests, needs 225 runs in six possible innings at Lord’s, Old Trafford, and The Oval. 

His 269 and 161 at Edgbaston show he’s in top form. This would also make him the first captain to score the most runs in a debut series, topping Bradman’s mark from his first leadership stint.

Eyeing Most Runs in a Series

Shubman Gill set to break 4 world records, including Bradman’s 974 runs in the 1930 Ashes, the highest in any Test series. Gill needs 390 runs in three Tests to surpass this 95-year-old record. 

His current average of 146.25, with three centuries, suggests he could achieve this feat. No player has ever hit 1,000 runs in a five-match series, and Gill’s form puts this historic milestone in sight.

Fastest 1,000 Runs as Captain

Shubman Gill set to break 4 world records by targeting Bradman’s record for the fastest 1,000 Test runs as captain, achieved in 11 innings. Gill, with 585 runs in four innings, needs 415 runs in six innings to beat it. 

The Indian record, held by Sunil Gavaskar (14 innings), is also within reach. Gill’s nine remaining innings give him a strong chance to set a new benchmark.

Topping India’s Series Record

Shubman Gill set to break 4 world records, including Sunil Gavaskar’s 774 runs in a Test series against West Indies in 1971. Gill is just 189 runs away, needing an average of 31.5 runs per innings. 

He’s also 18 runs from Rahul Dravid’s 602 runs in England (2002) and 91 from Virat Kohli’s 655 as captain against England (2016). Gill’s consistency makes these Indian records achievable.