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Shubman Gill has delivered yet another Test masterclass, stamping his authority on the Edgbaston pitch with a second century in the match. Having already lit up the first innings with a record 269, Gill returned on Day 4 to strike another century that took India’s second innings total past 300. His partnership with Rishabh Pant provided the ideal platform before he steadied the ship with Ravindra Jadeja. With India’s lead crossing 480, Gill’s composed dominance became the central theme of the day. His golden run in the series continues to rewrite records.
Shubman Gill dominates Edgbaston with his twin tons
Walking in at 96/2, Gill took control of proceedings with a calm, assured approach. He forged a 110-run partnership with Pant, blending aggression with composure, and later anchored the innings alongside Ravindra Jadeja. His hundred came off just 129 balls, studded with nine fours and three sixes, as India’s lead soared beyond 480. This marked Gill’s 8th Test ton, fifth against England, and took his tally past 2,400 runs with a 42-plus average.
Gill now has over 1,100 runs in away Tests and has crossed 600 in England alone. In the ongoing series, he’s smashed 147, 8, 269 and now another ton, taking his aggregate past 500 in just four innings. The 25-year-old also became the first Indian and Asian captain to score a double century in England. His 269 now stands as the highest score by an Indian on English soil, eclipsing Sunil Gavaskar’s 221 at The Oval. Gill’s Edgbaston exploits have not only powered India’s dominance but also cemented his place among the all-time great touring batters.
Historic feats and elite company for Indian Test captain Gill
With this rare double scoring a double hundred and a century in the same Test, Gill etched his name alongside legends. He’s only the second Indian after Gavaskar (Port of Spain, 1971) and the ninth player in history to achieve this milestone. Among captains, only England’s Graham Gooch had previously accomplished it (1990 vs India at Lord’s).
Further, Gill joined an elite list of Indian captains to score centuries in both innings of a Test, after Gavaskar (vs WI, 1978) and Virat Kohli (vs AUS, 2014). His landmark outing has also seen him become the second player in history to score three centuries in his first two Tests as captain, equalling Virat Kohli. Seven other captains, including names like Vijay Hazare, Ian Chappell, Alastair Cook managed two, but Gill has gone a step further. His twin tons highlight not just consistency but adaptability, leading from the front in conditions known to test technique and temperament. The sheer dominance, the volume of runs, and the match awareness underline his growth as a leader. Gill has not only taken over the reins but redefined what it means to be India’s Test captain overseas. His Edgbaston heroics may well become a defining chapter in modern Indian cricket history.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Another innings and yet another century! 💯
Making it look effortless and full of composure 👌🏻 great going captain!— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12)
Fire with fire 🔥
Creating a league of your own !! 👏🏽👏🏽
— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket)
He is playing like a man blessed. And long may that blessing continue. So happy to be able to see it.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)
Shubman Gill’s appetite for runs is INSATIABLE! 🔥
Another majestic 💯 from the skipper—leading by example. 🇮🇳— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan)
Incredible Shubman Gill. Continuing a great tradition at number 4.
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif)
𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 👑
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL)
𝗪𝗵𝗼’𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗵𝗶𝗺? 🫡
Another century bagged and now have the most runs by an 🇮🇳 in a Test match 🙌
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— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers)
If I have to watch an opposition batsman bat for the entirety of the test summer, Shubman Gill is immeasurably preferable to Graeme or Steve Smith. Absolutely sublime technician.
— Adam Sutherland (@AdamSants_)
500 runs in the series already for Shubman Gill – an incredible start to his career as captain. Don Bradman's all-time record for most runs in a series – 974 runs – is not completely impossible with 3 Tests to come
— Tim Wigmore (@timwig)
Shubman Gill Creates History! 🔥
Shubman Gill becomes only the second Indian in Test history to score a double century and a hundred in the same match, a rare and remarkable feat! 💯💯
A true statement performance from India’s captain in the making.
Class, consistency, and…
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
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